SIM

Senior Education Specialist, Local Engagement

Clementi Campus Full time

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Student Recruitment Operations

  • To work with the Lead/Deputy Lead, Local Engagement, to manage and support the development of local student recruitment efforts for the institute by promoting the SIM brand-name and planning local student recruitment strategies.

  • To supervise and guide the team to ensure operational needs and goals of the department are met (e.g. operations roster, compliance to policies and processes).

  • To provide timely training and coaching to team members on a regular basis so as to achieve a high standard of service to customers.

  • To attend to customers’ enquiries via walk-ins, phone, email, live chat during peak periods.

  • To provide analysis of leads follow-up reports and suggest areas for improvement.

  • Relay market knowledge: Monitor the state of the education market and competitor's performance, structure and share this knowledge with the team and the business

Leads Management

  • Leverage data: Monitor key performance metrics on all steps of the sales conversion funnel and take action on this data, while constantly expanding and refining best practices.

Market Engagement & Project Management

  • To lead the Market Engagement team, ensure the team is well managed and trained to plan events and outreach activities.

  • To understand the local education landscape and explore new developments. 

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to conceptualize and plan events that align with the company's goals and objectives

  • Manage the entire event lifecycle, from initial concept development to post-event evaluation. Coordinate logistics, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless execution and exceptional attendee experiences

  • To plan and leverage community engagement to build awareness and brand name. 

  • To provide advice and supervision to staff in the department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Academic Education and Work Experience

·         Bachelor degree with 5-8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in sales, marketing or customer service

·         Experienced in planning and executing recruitment events, school talks, open houses, and outreach campaigns.

·         Experienced in Customer Service and Sales conversion processes

·         Experienced in leading and training a small team

·         Experienced in student recruitment within Singapore education landscape.

·         Strong network and experience working with schools and education partners in Singapore

·         Strong stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with internal departments, academic partners, and external vendors.

·         Good understanding of the higher education industry in Singapore

·         Results-oriented, driven, self-motivated and analytical

·         Strong communication skills, including active listening, understanding and clear articulation

·         Able to work on weekends when required

·         Confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills

Professional Education/License (if any)

Not required


Personal Attributes

·         Well-developed diplomacy skills and ability to handle expansive and diverse customers

·         Pleasant and patient personality with excellent service mindset

·         Good interpersonal skill with a high level of initiative and drive

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.