NMIT JOB DESCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR (1FTE ), JULY 2019
Position title:
International Recruitment Director (1FTE)
reports to:
Head of International Development
Department/team: International Development
Type:
Business Support
Direct Report(s):
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The International Recruitment Director role was established to cater for the large growth
in student recruitment and associated activities, and to diversify student recruitment
through collaboration with education agents in a range of countries.
Provide marketing, communications, recruitment and administrative support to the
International Marketing Team.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide international student recruitment support to meet annual enrolment
targets.
Track international student applications from enquiry to orientation
Monitor trends, issues and opportunities from the enquiries database to feed
into communications plans.
Run EBS reports, follow up and feedback from agents/students, enter
feedback into EBS and share information with marketing & enrolment teams.
Assist with engaging students via relevant content from pre entry to
enrolment as part of the international communications plan.
Help with campus tours for prospective students and agents
Provide marketing and communications and project support to the
International Market Managers and the International Marketing Strategy.
Update any good profiles or success stories which can be used for Marketing.
Engage with International markets via Social Media
Assist with international market research
Research new markets (ENZ I INZ newsletters) as requested
Research existing educational products in demand (NZQA & institutions wide
search and comparison of numbers/ fees/ entry requirements)
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Assist in initiatives or projects to enhance the enrolled student experience
Assist with 'student experience' projects
Coordination of agent contracts, database management, feedback and the coordination of a
new 'best practice' model for our agent network
Maintain international marketing and recruitment database and distribute
newsletter and other communications.
Send information to prospective agents and maintain records on G drive/ EBS
Coordinate delivery of collateral to existing agents
Provide timely feedback and process to new agent requests
PROJECTS AND OTHER DUTIES
Undertake other duties as allocated by the Executive Director / Head International
Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Achieve annual training and development plan
NOTE
The aforementioned Principal Accountabilities are not exhaustive they are purely designed to provide a
flavour of the role and the expectations of the post holder and therefore you should fully expect
additional duties to be included that are commensurate to the role and position within the Institute.
COLLABORATION
In order to ensure you are effective within this role it will be essential for you to collaborate
with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders (not exhaustive):
International Marketing Team
Directorate of Marketing and International Development
Information and Enrolment Centre staff
Current and prospective students
Directors, Programme Managers and Administrative staff across NMIT
Finance
Overseas and NZ based agencies
Overseas schools, businesses and organizations
Other parties including partners such as sub-contractor and in-country partners
Participate in collaborative relationships between lwi and NMIT
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ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Chief Executive
Executive Director-
Customer Experience
& Excellence
Head of International
Development
International
Recruitment Director
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR (1FTE ), JULY 2019
EDUCATION & TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Previous experience in an administration role with a sales and marketing focus
Two years of marketing communications related experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The ability to use technology including digital/social media, to an intermediate level
High level of computer literacy
Ability to think analytically
Proven attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational skills
DESIRABLE
Experience working within a Tertiary Education provider or Government Department
CROSS-CULTURAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in establishing and
maintaining effective relationships
Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Strong team focus and a commitment to contributing to the international marketing and
recruitment team and the organisation
Positive outlook and high level of resilience
Proven ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of different cultural backgrounds.
DESIRABLE
International experience and an appreciation for cultural diversity and additional language skills
will add value.
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