Regional Recruitment Manager

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Regional Recruitment Manager representing Sunway University in Pakistan and the Middle East. Driving international student recruitment, counselling, outreach events and lead conversion through CRM and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 8/7/2026contractRemote • 🇵🇰 PakistanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in international student recruitment, relationship management, and marketing strategies within the higher education sector. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools to enhance recruitment processes and maintain stakeholder communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Student RecruitmentCRM System ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyRelationship ManagementMarketing Campaign Development

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Student RecruitmentMarket Intelligence GatheringData ManagementEvent CoordinationBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailFlexibilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate Qualification in Business or Marketing

Industry Keywords

Higher Education SystemPakistan Education SystemMiddle East Education SystemOverseas StudyStudent Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Sunway University and work with its International Recruitment Office on recruitment and conversion activities
Support all stages of the international student recruitment process while maintaining best practices and university data confidentiality
Participate in online and in-person recruitment and outreach events for prospective students, parents and counsellors
Identify and implement plans to enhance international institutional engagements in Pakistan and the Middle East
Provide accurate information and advice to prospective students and education agents
Counsel students and follow up on offer acceptance, document requirements and admission matters
Answer enquiries, build the application database and nurture students through the applicant journey
Use the CRM system to target and nurture assigned leads and applicants
Build relationships with stakeholders in the education sector
Attend education events, tradeshows, conferences, webinars and virtual events as a university representative
Engage in social media activities and online training
Assist with online and offline events and information sessions
Support localized content and promotions and maintain databases for post-event follow-up
Compile interested-student data and submit activity outcome reports to the University
Coordinate with internal teams on administrative issues
Conduct online research, gather market intelligence, manage information and update databases
Track project expenses and conduct activities within the assigned budget
Maintain stakeholder communications and current market information
Develop and maintain key contact lists and provide reports at agreed intervals
Record recruitment event and campaign information, project progress, leads and CRM interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to first degree level
Experience working in student recruitment or a similar environment
Prior experience in the education sector, preferably in an administrative, managerial or marketing role
Ability to work under pressure and build relationships across internal and external organizations
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
High English proficiency with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
High attention to detail
IT literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of the Pakistan and Middle East higher education system
Ability to manage high workloads, meet deadlines and resolve work issues
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and/or weekends
Expected high travel frequency due to event participation
Flexibility, adaptability and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Legal right to work in Nigeria on a full-time basis
Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing is desirable
Overseas study or living experience is desirable
Knowledge of the Malaysia higher education system and Malaysia as a study destination is highly desirable
Experience developing marketing campaigns and using social media as a communication tool is desirable
Knowledge of higher education systems and issues relevant to students considering overseas study
Strong planning ability for developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans
Good networking and relationship-management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Career ownership and opportunities for personal and professional development
Supportive, collaborative and respectful workplace culture
Equal opportunity workplace
Meaningful work impacting international higher education
Talent Team support throughout the application and interview process