Recruitment Adviser

Role: Recruitment Adviser

Location: Chengdu and Guangdong- China

Job type: Fixed Term- 24 months contract
Working arrangement: Full time from office

Why QS

At QS we believe that work should empower you. Thats why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do we collaborate respect and support each other.

Its our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.

Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences we learn from one another and achieve more together driving progress across the sector.

At QS youll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. Youll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.

Were confident youll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweeks Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in the UK (October 2023) recognising the respect trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally its official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive.

The Role :

As the Regional Recruitment Manager - East Asia / China you will be assigned to representing Ontario Tech University work closely with Universitys Senior Recruitment Officer supporting recruitment and conversion activities. You will help the Universitys International Recruitment Office at all stages of their student recruitment process including maintaining of best practices and confidentiality of university data. You will be engaged in delegated marketing and outreach activities database maintenance and other initiatives undertaken by the client to enhance their footprint in East Asia / China

Role responsibilities:

• Participating in recruitment and outreach events (both online and in person) for prospective students their parents and counselors.
• Work closely with the Senior Recruitment Adviser in identifying and implement the Universitys plan for enhancement and growth of international institutional engagements in the designated regions within East Asia / China.
• Provide prompt comprehensive accurate information and advice to students who apply to study in international universities and education agents.
• Provide student counselling support and follow up on matters like offer acceptance additional document requirements and other admission-related matters via various communication channels.
• Maintain excellent customer service by answering all enquiries from prospective students and parents met during recruitment fairs. Post this initiate follow up contact with them to build the application database and nurture students through the applicant journey
• Utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to proactively target and nurture assigned leads and applicants.
• Work with the Senior Recruitment Adviser in building an effective working relationship with a range of stakeholders in the education sector
• Attend education events tradeshows conferences webinars virtual events and represent the university as and when required.
• Engage in social media activities and online training as per the clients requirement.
• Assist in hosting online and offline events and information sessions. Assist with localized content and promotions including maintaining databases for post event follow-up.
• Carry out post activity follow up including compiling data of interested students. Preparing and submitting reports on activity outcomes to the University.
• Liaise and coordinate with appropriate internal teams for administrative issues.
• Support towards online research gathering market intelligence information management updating databases presentations events and conferences.
• Conduct activities within the given budget and costs and keep track of project expenses.
• Maintain communication with other stakeholders and keep updated with the latest on ground relevant market information
  

Information and Reporting

• Develop and maintain a key contacts list and share a report with the client as and when necessary.
• Recording information from recruitment events and campaigns.
• Maintain and record project progress and submit relevant reports as specified.
• Collecting prospective leads from events and record interactions with students and applicants in the CRM system

Key skills and experience:

Essential Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or with equivalent professional experience) with a background in student recruitment or a similar student-focused environment and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive equitable engagement and support practices.
• Prior experience working in the education sector (preferably in administrative managerial or marketing role).
• Ability to work under pressure; to build relationships and influence across all levels of organizations (internally and externally).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High English proficiency with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with high attention to detail.
• IT literacy and adequately conversant with Microsoft Office: Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the China Higher Education system.
• Collaborative working style to motivate teams to strive towards their goals.
• Ability to manage high workloads meet deadlines the capacity to resolve work issues and attention to detail.
• Flexibility in working outside of normal working office hours and / or weekends and expected high travelling frequency due to events participation.
• Flexibility adaptability and the ability to work on self-initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible committed and driven
• Legal right to work in China on full-time basis

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in business or marketing. A qualification from the Canada or familiarity with the Canadian education system would be desirable but not essential.
• Overseas study or living experience.
• Experience of developing marketing campaigns and using social media as a communication tool.
• Knowledge and understanding of the East Asia higher education system and understanding of the range of issues relevant to students contemplating studying overseas
• Strong planning ability around developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans.
• Good interpersonal skills including networking and relationship management.

So who are we and what do we do

QS is the world leader in higher education services analytics insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility academic partnerships to branding solutions our services power both institutional and individual success.

Were behind the worlds most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings reach hundreds of millions shaping decisions and guiding futures.

Since launching in 1990 our impact and influence have only grown. Today we work with more than 2000 of the worlds leading higher education institutions over 12000 employers and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.

Join QS and youll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers creators collaborators and change-makers based in 40 countries and 11 international offices including Australia Malaysia India Romania Singapore France Germany the USA and our headquarters in London.

With every talented new hire business acquisition and bold initiative were strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education

We take investing in our people very seriously.

• Free subscription to the Calm App the #1 app for sleep meditation and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team with mental health first aiders globally
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs including a peer-to-peer recognition platform quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards Connect with your Career annual PD event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

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As a candidate we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so its important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another be stronger together and enable our business to thrive.

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