Education Consultant

Roles & Responsibilities

Education Consultant (China Market) / Student Recruitment Specialist

Role Description

DIVISION

SagePaths Global Education - Recruitment and Admissions - IHLOE

LOCATION

Clarke Quay, Singapore

LINE MANAGEMENT

Managing Partner at SagePaths Global Education

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for dynamic Education Consultant to support the selling of our partner university's higher education programmes in Greater China. The role requires the strong desire to succeed in a sales position, a great sense of customer service and a profound aspiration to help students making the right decision for their next steps in education.

The Education Consultant's responsibilities will include international student recruitment, university admissions counselling, admissions formalities, etc. to ensure students and parents receive the relevant information and ultimately conclude the sales of the most suitable university's programme.

This position requires an excellent level of Chinese literacy to be able to communicate with Chinese students and their parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maximise student enrolments to meet student recruitment targets and achieve the key performance indicators set by the business for the Greater China market.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of partner universities' courses and services, and those of their competitors.
• Understand the education level, commitments, and motivations of prospective students and provide advice and consultation regarding course sign up.
• Work with the marketing department in planning for the advertisements/events to engage the intended target audience for conversion.
• Understand consumer's behaviour and the factors affecting buying decisions through regular competitor intelligence gathering & analysis.
• Regular scan and report on education landscape for trends and government initiatives.
• Participate in available educational conferences and seminars to obtain knowledge of new competitors' product and new initiatives.
• Maintain good service relationship with existing students and establish new contacts and recruitment leads to achieve recruitment target.
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with various stakeholders (eg. University Partner representatives).
• Plan and implement quarterly networking and feedback sessions with current students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Educational Background

• A Recognised Bachelor or Master degree in any discipline.
• Preferably with experience in handling admissions for undergraduate or postgraduate students.
• Able to work in an interdisciplinary context.
• Working experience relating to business development with marketing insights.
• Able to engage and communicate with students from the different level of perspective.
• Highly presentable with strong confidence, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Skillet

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Mac Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools.
• Good knowledge/skills in IT and attention to details.
• Able to work independently and as a team whenever required, while taking initiative when needed.

Personal Traits

• Passion for the international education industry.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Location and Mobility: Must be based in Singapore and able to accept short-term business trips when required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Basic Salary and Attractive Sales Incentive.
• A fun and supportive team environment.
• Career progression and development pathways.
• Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence.
• Health and wellbeing package (AIA Group Medical Insurance and Annual Wage Supplement).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Step into a rewarding career in international education with SagePaths Global Education. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

EXTRA INFORMATION

The successful candidate will require full working rights in Singapore and undergo criminal records and work with children check.

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation
Higher Education
Ability to Multitask
Sales
Mac
Microsoft Office
Interpersonal Skills
International Education
Mobility
Selling
Attention to Detail
Networking
Attention to Details
Communication Skills
Wellbeing
Customer Service
Case Management
Disposition
Business Development
Able To Work Independently

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