Recruitment Manager (South India & Sri Lanka) for University of Plymouth

The Student Recruitment Manager for the University of Plymouth (UK) in South India & Sri Lanka, based in Chennai, is a key role responsible for attracting high-quality prospective students to the university. As the Student Recruitment Manager, you must possess a strong work ethic, be target-driven, diligent, and enthusiastic about international education and student counseling. Being a collaborative team player and willing to travel frequently are also essential qualities for this role. Reporting directly to the South Asia Regional Manager at Wilma Paul Consulting, your primary responsibilities will include providing comprehensive guidance to students interested in studying at the University of Plymouth. This involves offering information on courses, scholarships, admissions, and visa procedures. Additionally, you will be expected to regularly share student and market data with the South Asia team and the International Office to help develop strategies for increasing student enrollments. Coordinating student queries and application data with the South Asia Regional Manager and the University of Plymouth's Admissions office will be a crucial aspect of your role. Utilizing the University's Admissions portal effectively to support student applications and reduce response times is also essential. Furthermore, generating target-driven reports and analyses from the region through the Admissions and CRM Portals will be part of your routine tasks. Engaging with existing agent partners for training, market updates, and student meetings, as well as organizing marketing and recruitment events in South India & Sri Lanka to support the agent network, are key components of the role. Providing support to agents and partners in the region, participating in offer holder events, and traveling to Sri Lanka periodically to assist with university activities are also important duties. In addition to the operational and recruitment support you will provide for Pan India activities organized by the South Asia team, handling student and agent inquiries and grievances is part of your responsibilities. Regularly submitting activity and progress reports to the South Asia Regional Manager is necessary to ensure effective communication and tracking of your work. The ideal candidate for this position should be based in Chennai, Kochi, or Bengaluru, with 3-5 years of experience in overseas higher education or student recruitment. Previous experience in UK higher education would be advantageous. A master's degree is required, with an MBA being desirable. Strong communication skills in English, as well as conversational abilities in Tamil, Malayalam, or Kannada, are mandatory. Proficiency in IT and computing, readiness to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with students, parents, peers, and university stakeholders are essential qualities for this role. A proactive approach, willingness to travel frequently, and a commitment to enhancing the University of Plymouth's recruitment efforts are key attributes that will contribute to your success in this position.,