The Role
Drive onshore student recruitment across Western Canada by developing agent partnerships, executing regional recruitment strategies, managing pipelines, supporting admissions, representing the institution at events, and collaborating with internal teams to meet enrollment targets and market growth objectives.
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About Oxford International
Oxford International Career College (OICC) is a rapidly growing Canadian Career College operating in Halifax and in Vancouver. OICC is part of the larger renowned Oxford International Education Group, a global, UK-headquartered institution dedicated to providing exceptional education experiences to domestic and international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. Through our diverse portfolio of English language programs, pathway programs, colleges, universities, and career-focused educational opportunities, we support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals worldwide.
We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven, and relationship-focused Regional Manager, Onshore Canada in Vancouver, BC to join our North America team. This role is responsible for driving student recruitment, strengthening agent partnerships, expanding market presence, and achieving enrollment targets across Western Canada and assigned recruitment regions/territories. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships, increasing market share, and supporting sustainable growth across Oxford International’s educational portfolio.
Job Purpose
The Regional Manager, Onshore Canada is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven, relationship-focused recruitment professional with demonstrated experience in student recruitment, agent management, business development, and sales. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of the Canadian international education sector, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with students, agents, institutions, and community partners.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote), and reporting to the Associate Director, North America, the Regional Manager, Onshore Canada will be responsible for driving student recruitment and enrolment growth across assigned Canadian provinces/territories. The role acts as a key liaison between education agents, prospective students, institutional partners, admissions teams, and marketing stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach to recruitment activities. Through relationship management, partner development, market outreach, and data-driven planning, the Regional Manager will contribute to achieving enrolment targets, expanding market presence, and strengthening Oxford International's reputation across Canada.
Oxford International Career College (OICC) is a rapidly growing Canadian Career College operating in Halifax and in Vancouver. OICC is part of the larger renowned Oxford International Education Group, a global, UK-headquartered institution dedicated to providing exceptional education experiences to domestic and international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. Through our diverse portfolio of English language programs, pathway programs, colleges, universities, and career-focused educational opportunities, we support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals worldwide.
We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven, and relationship-focused Regional Manager, Onshore Canada in Vancouver, BC to join our North America team. This role is responsible for driving student recruitment, strengthening agent partnerships, expanding market presence, and achieving enrollment targets across Western Canada and assigned recruitment regions/territories. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships, increasing market share, and supporting sustainable growth across Oxford International’s educational portfolio.
Job Purpose
The Regional Manager, Onshore Canada is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven, relationship-focused recruitment professional with demonstrated experience in student recruitment, agent management, business development, and sales. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of the Canadian international education sector, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with students, agents, institutions, and community partners.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote), and reporting to the Associate Director, North America, the Regional Manager, Onshore Canada will be responsible for driving student recruitment and enrolment growth across assigned Canadian provinces/territories. The role acts as a key liaison between education agents, prospective students, institutional partners, admissions teams, and marketing stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach to recruitment activities. Through relationship management, partner development, market outreach, and data-driven planning, the Regional Manager will contribute to achieving enrolment targets, expanding market presence, and strengthening Oxford International's reputation across Canada.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Agent & Partner Relationship Management
- Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with existing education agents, recruitment partners, and key stakeholders.
- Identify, recruit, onboard, and support new agent partners to expand market reach and increase student recruitment opportunities.
- Conduct regular business reviews with agents to drive application growth, conversion, and enrollment performance.
- Deliver agent training sessions, webinars, presentations, and product updates to ensure strong market knowledge and engagement.
- Maintain regular communication with partners to support business growth and long-term relationship development.
Student Recruitment & Business Development
- Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies aligned with institutional goals, enrollment targets, and market opportunities.
- Drive onshore student recruitment initiatives across assigned territories and market segments.
- Promote Oxford International’s portfolio of career-focused educational offerings, English language programs, pathway programs, college diplomas, Juniors, and summer camps.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through strategic partnerships, networking, and market engagement.
- Monitor recruitment trends, competitor activity, policy changes, and market developments to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Represent Oxford International at recruitment fairs, conferences, networking events, webinars, and industry functions.
Enrollment & Pipeline Management
- Support agents and students throughout the admissions and enrollment journey.
- Monitor application pipelines, conversion rates, deposits, and enrollment performance to ensure target achievement.
- Work closely with Admissions, Student Services, Marketing, and Campus teams to deliver an exceptional student experience.
- Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of agent and student inquiries.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support recruitment initiatives and business objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities, agent interactions, opportunities, and market intelligence within the CRM system.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on recruitment performance, market trends, agent productivity, and enrollment outcomes.
- Provide strategic recommendations and market insights to support planning, forecasting, and business growth.
Travel
- Travel regularly within Canada to support recruitment, partner engagement, and business development activities.
- Participate in international recruitment events and market visits as required.
Person Specifications
Legal status
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Clear background or criminal record check
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, International Education, Communications, or a related field.
Experience and knowledge
- Minimum 3 years of experience in international student recruitment, education partnerships, admissions, business development, education sales, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with education agents, recruitment partners, or institutional stakeholders.
- Experience promoting and recruiting for English language (ESL), pathway, college, university, or career-focused education programs.
- Strong understanding of the Canadian international education sector, student mobility trends, and onshore recruitment landscape.
- Knowledge of international student pathways, admissions processes, and study options within Canada.
- Experience within the Canadian post-secondary, pathway, language education, or international education sectors. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of Canadian immigration pathways related to international students. (Desirable)
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms. (Desirable)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Proven ability to achieve recruitment targets and business development objectives.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluency in one or more additional languages is considered a strong asset, particularly Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or other languages relevant to international student recruitment markets. (Desirable)
Personal qualities
- Results-oriented with a strong sales, recruitment, and business development mindset.
- Passionate about international education, language learning, and student success.
- Professional, proactive, energetic, and highly self-motivated.
- Strong networking, negotiation, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial approach to identifying and developing new market opportunities.
- Culturally aware with the ability to effectively engage with diverse international audiences.
- Comfortable presenting to both small and large audiences in virtual and in-person settings.
- Adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and internationally as required. A valid driver's license is considered an asset but is not required.
Disclaimer
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.
As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled technology to assist with tasks such as application screening and process administration. These tools are designed to support fairness and consistency, and human reviewers make all final decisions.
Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Recruitment checks, including checks with past employees, are undertaken in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection policy.
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
If you require accommodations at any point during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
About
Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!
Skills Required
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Clear background or criminal record check
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Education, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 3 years' experience in international student recruitment, education partnerships, admissions, business development, or education sales
- Experience working with education agents, recruitment partners, or institutional stakeholders
- Experience promoting and recruiting for ESL, pathway, college, university, or career-focused education programs
- Strong understanding of the Canadian international education sector, student mobility trends, and onshore recruitment landscape
- Knowledge of international student pathways, admissions processes, and study options within Canada
- Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
- Proven ability to achieve recruitment targets and business development objectives
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and internationally as required
- Experience within the Canadian post-secondary, pathway, language education, or international education sectors
- Knowledge of Canadian immigration pathways related to international students
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
- Fluency in additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese)
- Valid driver's license (asset)
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The Company
What We Do
Oxford International Education Group is a global education platform founded in 1991. It provides academic pathway programs, English language training, and higher education services. The company operates independent boarding schools and international colleges, helping students from over 100 countries access education opportunities through partnerships with universities and institutions worldwide. They focus on delivering quality educational experiences and supporting student progression into higher education and careers.
