About this role
Student Recruitment Manager
About the role
Navitas is seeking a commercially minded, and performance-driven Student Recruitment Manager to drive recruitment growth and achieve student recruitment targets across the region on behalf of the University Partnerships Australasia (UPA) division. Working closely with colleagues across Australasia and the region, you will lead on-the-ground recruitment activities, including agent training, lead generation events, student conversion, and responding to student, parent, and agent enquiries. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build lasting relationships that support the long-term growth of UPA.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive the execution of student recruitment strategies across the assigned market in collaboration with college-based and in-market teams to achieve recruitment targets.
• Represent Navitas at recruitment fairs, exhibitions, school visits, and other promotional events to strengthen brand presence and generate high-quality leads.
• Deliver engaging recruitment initiatives, including agent training, information sessions, student conversion activities, and timely management of student and agent enquiries.
• Provide accurate market intelligence, recruitment forecasts, and performance reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify market trends and opportunities, delivering actionable insights that enhance recruitment strategies, processes, and overall performance.
• Build trusted, consultative relationships with prospective students, guiding them throughout their enrolment journey.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities within the CRM system.
• Ensure the seamless delivery of recruitment operations and administrative support while maintaining high standards of service.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term partnerships with education agents, University Partners, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable recruitment growth.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales or student recruitment targets.
• Experience in student recruitment, higher education, or adult education, with knowledge of the Vietnam and Southeast Asia markets.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with business-level English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment while managing competing priorities.
• Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends to support recruitment events, both locally and internationally.
• Experience within the higher education sector and familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms will be highly regarded.
What we can offer you:
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve.
About Us
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 56,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.
How to apply
Looking for a role where your ambition, relationships, and results truly matter? Join Navitas and help shape the future of international education. Submit your CV and cover letter today.
Apply online via www.navitas.com/careers.
Applications close on 29 July 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we may appoint before the closing date.
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