Regional Manager, Student Recruitment

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The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Regional Manager position (internally known as Assistant Manager). The Regional Manager is responsible for managing student recruitment initiatives, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to drive enrolment growth, while supporting the Deputy Head in strategic planning, team coordination, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Drive student engagement and recruitment opportunities to meet or exceed enrollment targets. This may change as required based on the university’s needs.
• Responsible for the systematic collection, validation, and entry of prospective student leads gathered from recruitment activities and events (e.g. school visits, education fairs, and open days). Ensure all lead data is accurate, complete, and promptly updated into the Salesforce CRM system to enable effective follow-up and conversion by the Future Students team.
• Collaborate and maintain good relationships with internal departments, including Admissions, Finance, Student Registry, Accommodation, Career Advisory Services, Student Association, and Faculties, to provide comprehensive support and information.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools and colleges to promote the university and generate prospective student leads from assigned regions.
• Manage recruitment agents to ensure effective student recruitment, performance monitoring, and compliance with university policies. Provide training and support to appointed representatives and partners, ensuring they are equipped with up-to-date knowledge about the university’s programmes and key developments.
• Supporting major recruitment events such as Campus Open Day, Info and Application Days.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Line Managers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in higher education
• Experience in sales and customer service
• Strong communication skills
• Good presentation and public speaking abilities
• Proven relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and initiative
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Willingness to travel and work on occasional weekends

Full Role Profile can be referred HERE

Applications should consist of a cover letter and an updated CV, and must be submitted to Recruitment by 1st May 2026.

Ref No: DRS-260341-1