Regional Manager, International Student Recruitment

**Position Title**: Regional Manager, International Recruitment

**Reports to**: Director of Recruitment, Admissions & Partnerships

**Salary**:Base plus Commission

**Location**:Toronto - Vega Office

**About IBU**

International Business University (IBU) is a new and unique teaching-focused university specializing in business education that is looking for highly talented, motivated, and qualified faculty and professionals ready for the next level of challenge in their careers.

**Position Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to build and expand the student recruitment agent network for international student recruitment in specified regions.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly objectives, targets, and KPIs as established by leadership
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with education institutions, educational consultants, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the regions to promote IBU and its programs.
- Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to education agents to ensure they have a thorough understanding of IBU’s programs, admission requirements, and student support services.
- Lead efforts to recruit and enroll qualified students from the regions, including overseeing recruitment events, conducting outreach activities, and implementing targeted marketing campaigns to attract prospective students.
- Conduct market research, analyze demographic trends, and evaluate competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth, mitigate risks, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Manage databases for efficient tracking of interactions, and regularly report on recruitment activities and outcomes.
- Organize and participate in various remote or in-person events, including virtual fairs, on-site admissions, agency fairs, and information sessions within the target markets.
- Participate in events outside of Canada as required, to support IBU’s enrollment and diversity targets.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and legal obligations within the regions, working closely with relevant authorities and legal advisors as necessary.
- Monitor key performance indicators, track progress toward goals, and prepare performance reports at specified cadences, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Lead, as assigned, the onboarding, training, coaching, development and management of recruitment staff.
- Other related duties as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- A successful track record (5 years or more) managing in the field of international student recruitment, international business development, partnership development, and the negotiation of significant contracts and account management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and pursue recruitment opportunities in a competitive market.
- Prior experience in direct International Student Recruitment (B2C).
- Experience working with B2B Education Agent partnerships.
- Ability to seek creative solutions to multi-faceted problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an environment that embraces cultural diversity and acts with ethics, accountability, and integrity. Demonstrates sound judgment and respect for the individual in all interactions with others.
- Willingness and flexibility to be available to work days, evenings, and weekends, as necessary.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person