Student Recruitment Officer - Jobs in Cairo, Egypt

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Middle East & North Africa Student Recruitment OfficerUNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDONABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON:The University of East London has been pioneering futures since 1898: from the 2nd Industrial Revolution through to where we are now, the 4th. It is a vibrant and diverse university located in Stratford and Docklands, London. Vision 2028 has been developed to transform our curriculum, pedagogy, research impact and partnerships to make a positive difference to student, graduate and community success. Our goal is to become the leading careers-focused, enterprising university in the UK, one which both prepares our students for the jobs of the future and drives forward that future sustainably and inclusively.ÿJOB PURPOSE The International Office at University of East London is looking for a Student Recruitment Officer for Middle East, North Africa. The primary role of the Recruitment Officer will be supporting the Recruitment Manager through contributing to the formulation and implementation of strategies, relationships and plans, to attract international applications and enrolments for all University of East Londons programs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and flexible candidate with recent experience of working in student recruitment. The post will require extensive travel, including weekends and out of office hours, as and when required and for which flexible working and time in lieu is offered as compensatory. This role will play an important role in driving leads/enquiry & conversion activities through agencies & other channels and delivering support services in conjunction with the business teams to support conversion from enquiry to enrolment.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will involve:

• Assist the Regional Manager to develop a marketing and recruitment strategy for each recruitment cycle.
• Assist in the development of the annual recruitment events calendar and assist in event arrangements including booking venues/booths, webinars, arranging speakers and invitations.
• Arrange appointments for academics and University of East Londons staff, arranging marketing collateral for events.
• Build strong working relationships with official agency network, via office visits, telephone and email communication. Conduct regular visits to approved agent offices in across the region to interview prospective students and engage with agency staff.
• Attend and coordinate student recruitment activities throughout the region, including education fairs and school visits, providing prospective students and other stakeholders with relevant and accurate advice regarding University of East Londons programs.
• Pre-assess applications and provide recommendations regarding the issuance of an admission offer using the templates and systems provided by the University, following the guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct background and financial checks of prospective students, on behalf of the University, to ensure that they meet the requirements of UKVI.
• Provide a monthly activity report of activities undertaken daily and of relevant market updates, as well as produce and interpret student data.
• Support the University?s social media activities focused on engaging with prospective students, parents, agency counselors and other key influencers.
• Provide support to applicants and offer holders via a variety of channels including email, WhatsApp, and in person, in order to increase student conversion.
• Undertake relevant marketing activities by the University, as required.
• Contribute proactively to the University?s market intelligence through the development and dissemination of the market knowledge and opportunities for the International Office to meet its recruitment targets.
• Actively feed into the development of Regional Manager?s virtual engagement strategies.
• Liaising effectively across the UEL internal network and with partner universities.
• Presenting to a range of audiences, including potential students and their parents, staff in schools, agents and partners.
• Supporting in the development of a recruitment-wide Agent Engagement Strategy.
• Evaluating recruitment and marketing activities in the region and work within budgetary requirements.
• Delivering outstanding levels of customer service.
• Any other activities as required by the MENA & Central Asia Regional Manager.

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