International Recruitment Manager - China

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic and globally expanding team at Applyboard, where your passion for international education and sales will thrive. As an International Recruitment Manager, “Location” you'll play a crucial role in connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities across the world. This position involves remote work and 80% travel to engage with educational agents and partners worldwide, promoting our programs, and driving student enrollments.

What you’ll be doing every day:

• Agent Relationship Management: Negotiate terms of engagement with agents, provide comprehensive training, and maintain active communication to keep agents engaged and motivated.

• Quality Assurance: Guide and support agents to improve the quality and volume of international applicants, ensuring top-notch application standards.

• Student Enrollment: Drive international student enrollment by recruiting students from diverse regions, ensuring a wide-reaching impact.

• Digital Engagement: Utilize CRM and social media platforms to disseminate communications, deliver key messages, and encourage engagement from potential and current students.

• Market Promotion: Conduct presentations and represent ApplyBoard at local and international events to enhance our presence in the marketplace.

• Strategic Marketing: Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies through in-depth research and market analysis to maximize outreach and student enrollment.

• Brand Representation: Act as a brand ambassador for ApplyBoard, promoting our services to agents, international educators, and prospective students globally.

• Cross- functional collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, to align recruitment partner efforts with institutional goals.

• Proactive Outreach: Actively reach out to agents to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring a steady pipeline of international student applications.

• Extensive Travel: Embrace the opportunity for extensive (80%) travel to meet agents, attend educational fairs, and expand ApplyBoard's global network.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in international student recruitment for secondary and/or post-secondary institutions.

• Education: Post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: Strong aptitude for prioritizing tasks and ensuring accuracy in all communications and data management.

• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguous situations to achieve the best outcomes for students and the recruitment partners (Agents)

• Industry Knowledge: Extensive experience working with educational consultants and postsecondary institutions, with a deep understanding of the international education landscape.

• Technical Proficiency: Experience working with CRM systems and leveraging digital tools for effective communication and data management.

• Self-Starter: Autonomous and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Why Join Us: 

• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.

• Flexible Work Environment: Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

• Health & Wellness: Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for mental health and wellness support.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development programs to enhance your skills

• Recognition: Milestone celebrations and recognition of achievements.

• Additional Benefit: Personal Spending Account (PSA) Program on the completion of the year.

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.