Recruitment manager

ABOUT US

Amerigo Education is a U.S.-based education company that helps international students in the United States achieve their full potential as they prepare to enter a selective university. As a growing number of students from around the world seek to advance their education in American high schools, Amerigo is setting a new standard in educating international students by combining the established practices of nurturing, supportive environments from traditional American boarding schools with innovative approaches to language development and university guidance.

Backed by Avathon Partners, Amerigo forms strategic partnerships with private schools in the United States and Canada to provide a seamless academic experience for our students. Through the Amerigo model, we collaborate with our partner schools as they provide the core preparatory high-school curriculum while our team on-the-ground delivers a suite of academic, language, and cultural immersion programs in a well-staffed residential or homestay environment. Amerigo seeks team members that are aligned in our mission to energize North American educational communities through the diversity of students from around the world.

JOB OVERVIEW

This role forms an integral part of the Amerigo Recruitment team and will be based in the United States. The position reports to the Senior Regional Director, OnShore. The On-Shore Recruitment Manager is responsible for developing and executing a student recruitment strategy across the U.S.A and Canada targeted at international students seeking to enroll in Amerigo’s programs. The role includes building and managing Amerigo’s regional network of business partners and recruitment channels, along with building and managing marketing campaigns that drive enrollments to Amerigo’s school partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage channel accounts and partnerships to achieve enrollment targets for all secondary school partnerships
• Implement student recruitment strategies
• Establish efficient and streamlined processes for all stages of the recruitment process (inquiring, application, assessment, offer, acceptance, visa applications, orientation, etc.) with strong focus on conversion
• Report on all phases of the recruitment process to senior management, utilizing technology systems
• Establish priorities, oversee projects, and monitor workflow and enrollment trends
• Maintain maximum levels of competitor awareness, product knowledge, and market intelligence
• Travel extensively to attend recruitment and outreach activities, seminars, conferences, meetings, and training events
• Build strong and lasting relationships with current and prospective students, families, agents, and other external institutions and vendors
• Maintain an ongoing and pro-active connection with Amerigo student families to ensure a positive experience while proactively resolving any issues that may arise
• Performs any other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

General Competencies:

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Product Knowledge
• Persuading & Influencing Others
• Relationship Management

Requirements:

• Possession of an Accredited 4-Year University Degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, International Relations, or related area
• 2+ years of experience in the international education/recruitment industry in given country or region
• Demonstrated deep network and relationships within the education industry with a strong working knowledge of key international markets, programs, and products
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exemplary customer service skills and an ability to foster a customer service ethic within the work team
• Proficiency with technology and reporting programs/systems, familiarity with Salesforce.com a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Language ability: fluent in Mandarin
• Ability to work in the hiring location without sponsorship

For additional information, please contact [email protected]

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