Snr Mgr, Student Recruitment&Admissions Support Svcs (1-yr contract), SMUID, OOC

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for PT SMU International Indonesia (SMUID), Office of Overseas Centres (OOC).
• This role is based in Indonesia.
• Student Recruitment:
• • Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate students from Indonesia to SMU.
  • Create robust channel development strategies with top universities in Indonesia to ensure a strong pipeline of postgraduate students for SMU.
  • Work with top high schools across Indonesia to support undergraduate recruitment efforts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including students, parents, school counsellors, university representatives, and education agents.
  • Be accountable for meeting student recruitment targets in Indonesia.
• Partnership Development:
• • Diversify lead generating sources by establish new business-to-business partnerships with organizations and institutions to encourage postgraduate recruitment from corporate entities.
  • collaborate with local and regional partners, alumni, and government bodies to support rand sustain recruitment activities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues at PT SMU International Indonesia to share corporate resources and promote OneSMU culture to foster deeper connections and networks among partner organisations
• Marketing and Outreach:
• • Organize and manage coffee chats, information sessions, and other networking outreach events to strengthen awareness of SMU in Indonesia.
  • Work closely with SMU's marketing team to develop localized marketing strategies, promotional materials, and digital campaigns tailored for the Indonesian market.
  • Leverage social media and other digital platforms to increase SMU's visibility and engagement in Indonesia.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• • Monitor and analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven decisions.
  • Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities, market trends, and student feedback for continuous improvement.
• Student Recruitment and Admissions Support:
• • Provide logistical and administrative support for events, roadshows, and recruitment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related fields. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in student recruitment, international education, marketing, or related roles.
• Implementation of student recruitment workplan and targets.
• Prioritization of tasks within projects and resourcing.
• Problem Solving with cross-cultural experience to develop, maintain and repair deep in-country relationship management.
• To work with and support PT SMU International Indonesia in setting priorities, mindful in developing options as priorities change.
• To implement work practice behaviours that will team build and drive the team towards success.
• Strong understanding of the Indonesian education landscape and student recruitment trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia essential for working with Bahasa Indonesia-speaking business partners.
• Proven ability to build networks and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Indonesia and occasionally to Singapore.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.