Recruitment Adviser supporting an Australian university

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iyWe at Acumen (Part of Sannam S4 Group) are re-engineering what a consulting organisation can be. We own our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future by offering practical solutions that are crafted intelligently, passionately, relentlessl

y.
We are a great team to work for people who are self-motivated, innovative and believe in teamwork. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediate

ly.
You are invited to a world of opportunities where you can contribute in your own special way to how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And be a part of a team that is known for its unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with its clients, shareholders, communities and colleag

ues.Job Pu

rposeAcumen is seeking to appoint an ambitious, target-orientated team player to engage with our client (university) and work closely with the senior team members of South Asia enhancing their capacity to engage internationally and market and brand within the international higher education market in India. The candidate should be able to strengthen the client (University) associations/partnerships in India, implement the India student partnership strategy and its ambitions to significantly grow student interest from I

ndia.
The focus of this position will be to engage with prospective students and explain in detail the client (University) USPs. This will include working directly with prospective and current students as well as other key stakeholders including Indian Higher Education schools, Alumni, Government stake holders and institutional partners. The post-holder will also help develop and maintain new relationships within the education communities across India along with the seniors and support promotional campaigns and e

vents.
The position will involve domestic travel or/and attend online events; therefore he/she is expected to be flexible to work during the weekends, evenings and be resilient. As the candidate will be working remotely with the client (University) staff, and advisers across countries, he/she should be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working with differences in time

zones.
The candidate will work on a full-time basis and will have to demonstrate initiative. These duties are a guide to the type of work that the role holder will initially be required to undertake but may vary depending on the successful candidate’s particular skills and exp

erience.Main Respons

ibilitiesIn this position, you will be assigned to enhance the client's (University) capacity to engage internationally and market brand within the international higher education market in India. You will provide assistance to the client’s (University) International Office at all stages. You will be engaged in delegated marketing and outreach activities, database maintenance, and other initiatives undertaken by the client to enhance their footprint

• in IndiaParticipating in outreach events (both online and in person) for prospective students, their parents and co
• unselors.Assist in identifying and implementing the client’s (University) plan for enhancement and growth of international institutional engagements in the designated regions with
• in India.Provide prompt, comprehensive, accurate information and advice to students who apply to study in international universities and educatio
• n agents.Provide student counselling support and follow up on matters like offer acceptance, additional document requirements and other admission related matters via telephone, email, and face to face inte
• ractions.Ability to carry on the relationship building activity with local institutions, as currently the university does not work wit
• h agents.Maintain excellent ‘customer service’ by answering all enquiries from prospective students and parents met during recruitment fairs. Post this, initiate follow up contact with them in order to build the application
• database.Maintain accurate data in accordance with relevant requirements and
• policies.Support senior in building an effective working relationship with a range of stakeholders in the educatio
• n sector.Attend education events, tradeshows, conferences, webinars, virtual events and represent the university as and when
• required.Support the senior in leveraging the new student interest opportunities and part
• nerships.Engage in social media activities and online training as per the client’s req
• uirement.Assist in hosting online and offline events and information
• sessions.Assist with localised content and promotions, including maintaining databases for post event f
• ollow up.Carry out post activity follow up, including compiling data of interested students. Preparing and submitting reports on activity outcomes to the Un
• iversity.Liaise and coordinate with appropriate internal teams for administrativ
• e issues.Support towards online research, gathering market intelligence, information management, updating databases, presentations, events and con
• ferences.Conduct activities within the given budget and costings and keep a track of project
• expenses.Maintain communication with other stakeholders and keep updated with latest on ground relevant market inf

ormation.Information and

• ReportingDevelop and maintain a key contacts list and share a report with the client as and when
• necessary.Recording information from events and
• campaigns.Maintain time-sheets for projects and submit relevant reports as
• specified.OtherIf required by the client (University), participate in virtual trainings from S
• outh Asia.Any other duties as directed that commensurate within the scope and classification of the
• position.Ensuring that deliverables are met with a focus towards achieving the mutually agreed objectives an
• d targets.Coordinate and liaise with internal administrative teams and with vendors for travel, hotel, event bookings etc. as and when

required.Qua

• lificationsEducated to degree level or
• equivalent.Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing. A qualification from Australia or familiarity with the education system would be desira

  bl

  e, but not

essential

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  ExperienceExperience of working in international higher education or similar environment for at least 3
• to 5 years.Overseas study or living experience (preferably
• Australia).Prior experience working in the education sector (preferably with a Australia institution, in administrative, managerial, or marke
• ting roles).Experience of developing marketing campaigns and using social media as a communi

cation tool.Knowledge, Skills and

• CompetenciesAbility to work under pressure; to build relationships and influence across all levels of organisations (internally and
• externally).Knowledge and understanding of the education system and understanding of the range of issues relevant to students contemplating st
• udy overseas.Excellent organisational and interper
• sonal skills.Strong planning ability around developing and implementing strategic and ta
• ctical plans.Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with high attenti
• on to detail.IT literacy and adequately conversant with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel an
• d PowerPoint.Knowledge of the International Higher Educ