Education Specialist/Senior Education Specialist, Local Engagement

Manage and support the development of student recruitment efforts in Singapore for the institute by promoting the SIM brand-name and planning student recruitment strategies for PG market. Facilitate all applications (local and international) processing to ensure prompt processing by the Admission Department.

Student Recruitment Operations

. To work with the Lead/Deputy Lead, Local Engagement, to manage and support the development of local student recruitment efforts for the institute by promoting the SIM brand-name and planning local student recruitment strategies.

. To supervise and guide the team to ensure operational needs and goals of the department are met (e.g. operations roster, compliance to policies and processes).

. To provide timely training and coaching to team members on a regular basis so as to achieve a high standard of service to customers.

. To attend to customers enquiries via walk-ins, phone, email, live chat during peak periods.

.Relay market knowledge: Monitor the state of the education market and competitor's performance, structure and share this knowledge with the team and the business

Leads Management

.Leverage data: Monitor key performance metrics on all steps of the sales conversion funnel and take action on this data, while constantly expanding and refining best practices.

. To provide analysis of leads follow-up reports and suggest areas for improvement.

Corporate Engagement - Postgraduate and Part-time Market

.Support the analysis of market trends in the local education landscape and assist in implementing student recruitment strategies.

.Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate engagement and outreach activities.

.Contribute ideas and support initiatives to enhance engagement and increase postgraduate and part-time programme applications.

.Support outreach to corporate partners and assist in maintaining relationships for recruitment collaborations.

.Assist in organising community engagement activities to build brand awareness and outreach.

.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support partnership activities and ensure smooth execution.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Academic Education and Work Experience

.Bachelor degree with 5-8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in sales, marketing or customer service

.Experienced in planning and executing recruitment events, school talks, open houses, and outreach campaigns.

.Experienced in Customer Service and Sales conversion processes

.Experienced in leading and training a small team

.Experienced in student recruitment within Singapore education landscape.

.Strong network and experience working with schools and education partners in Singapore

.Strong stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with internal departments, academic partners, and external vendors.

. Good understanding of the higher education industry in Singapore

.Results-oriented, driven, self-motivated and analytical

.Strong communication skills, including active listening, understanding and clear articulation

. Able to work on weekends when required

.Confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills

Personal Attributes

.Well-developed diplomacy skills and ability to handle expansive and diverse customers

.Pleasant and patient personality with excellent service mindset

. Good interpersonal skill with a high level of initiative and drive