Executive / Senior Executive

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) is part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world's most diverse education providers and the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC).

Kaplan has welcomed students from over 55 countries and regions. As a Lifelong Integrated Learning Partner, we offer over 450 academic and professional certification programme options. for higher learning and skills development, providing opportunities for individuals to always stay relevant. To date, these opportunities have benefitted more than 100,000 graduates^.

We have a diverse team of individuals dedicated to our mission to help individuals achieve their educational and career goals, and build futures, one success story at a time. Our core values - Opportunity, Knowledge, Support, Integrity and Results - help guide the way we work.

At Kaplan, our employees are our most valuable assets, and everyone's contribution is integral to our success. We have been recognised by The Straits Times, for the second successive year, as being one of Singapore's Best Employers for 2023. This large-scale and comprehensive study assessed the attractiveness of organisations in Singapore based on an independent employee survey.

We strive to continue providing a professional, positive and stimulating work enviroment with plenty of room for initiatives, so that our employees can thrive with us. If you are seeking opportunities for growth, we welcome you to write to us!

.Based on full-time and part-time study modes across programmes offered at Kaplan.

^Total Diploma and Degree graduates from Kaplan from 2007 to 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES

THE ROLE: Executive / Senior Executive

We are seeking a proactive and industry-connected Assistant Manager to drive recruiter engagement, employer partnerships, student placement outcomes, and alumni engagement initiatives. This role focuses on strengthening recruitment pipelines, improving resume quality and submission success, and building strong local and international alumni networks to enhance employability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support recruiter engagement initiatives, including managing recruiter projects and employer outreach
• Assist to build employer partnerships to create internship, for all student types.
• Work with department to strengthen networking channels with industry partners, hiring managers and alumni
• Establish and grow overseas alumni channels
• Develop and execute alumni engagement strategies and annual activity plans, e.g., industry events, appreciation initiatives.
• Maintain alumni database/CRM ensuring data accuracy and PDPA compliance
• Track recruitment, alumni engagement and placement metrics prepare management reports
• Manage event budgets and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Diploma/bachelor's degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Education or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in alumni relations, stakeholder engagement, events management, industry partnerships, or student/alumni development.
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing databases/CRM systems preferred
• Able to work occasional evenings/weekends for events

Required Attributes

• Strong industry and alumni network with the ability to engage recruiters, hiring managers and graduates effectively
• Proven stakeholder management and partnership-building skills across corporate and alumni communities
• Data-driven with the ability to track placement, engagement and conversion metrics
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented with strong communication and project management.

Preferred

• Experience in education or talent acquisition

OTHER INFORMATION

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
• Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Location: Wilkie Edge

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd