Senior Executive Officer (Outreach Team for International Student Recruitment) - Tampines
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation, seeks an innovative & seasoned Senior Executive Officer at the Outreach Team for International Student Recruitment.
The Student Admissions Office (SAO) oversees the enrolment of new Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s students, including local and international applicants from various educational backgrounds. Working closely with local schools and appointed agents, SAO also serves as the secretariat for the Admissions Panel, supporting the pre-selection and final acceptance process.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
The role involves supporting and driving international student recruitment efforts to meet enrolment targets, maximise application conversion rates, and strengthen engagement with prospective students, parents, agents, and other stakeholders.You will work closely with the outreach team and academic faculties to implement effective recruitment strategies, participate in outreach and campaign activities, and contribute to the department’s business growth objectives. This role requires international travel and occasional weekend work.
A key part of the role includes managing the end-to-end recruitment process—from engaging with agents and prospects, to coordinating application follow-ups, conducting campus tours, and providing advisory support at various stages of the application journey.You will analyse recruitment data to monitor trends, measure progress, and refine strategies for optimal outcomes. In addition, you will represent the department at internal and external meetings, workshops, and visits, delivering presentations and ensuring the timely provision of promotional materials and collaterals.
You will also maintain strong relationships with international recruitment partners by holding regular calls, tracking performance, and providing guidance to improve conversion rates. Supporting market intelligence efforts by monitoring regional trends, preparing reports, and tracking marketing-related claims and expenditure will be essential.Collaboration across teams to ensure brand consistency, operational readiness, and alignment of recruitment initiatives will be critical to success in this role.
Requirements- You should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a sales-related industry.
- The ability to identify opportunities, work well under pressure, and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- To excel in this role, you should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, while demonstrating strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
- Effectively bilingual, with strong written and verbal communication skills; a customer service-oriented approach and warm, friendly disposition are highly valued.
- A meticulous, IT-savvy, and proactive team player with critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build strong working relationships will thrive in this role