Director, Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions

Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Admissions for its new campus in Bandung, Indonesia. The role involves strategic leadership to achieve recruitment targets, develop partnerships, and enhance the institution's brand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in higher education sales, leadership skills, and a network in the education sector. This position offers an attractive salary package and comprehensive benefits, contributing to impactful educational opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Negotiable relocation assistance

Private health benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving recruitment and sales targets in higher education.
• Leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Existing network in the international education market.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, marketing, and admissions strategies.
• Develop new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Manage and motivate a team to exceed targets.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia

Tools

CRM

Job description

Director, Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions

As part of our commitment to deliver education to students around the world, in 2024 Navitas joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint higher education campus in Indonesia.

Bringing together a reputation for world-leading education and research, and extensive experience in international education, the Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia campus will deliver high-quality, affordable educational opportunities to Indonesian and international students, supporting the education, research, and human capital priorities of the Indonesian Government. It will also enhance Indonesia’s reputation as an international education destination.

The campus will open in September 2025 in Bandung, West Java, offering five dual degree undergraduate programs in Business and Information Technology, along with a one-year preparatory program as a pathway to these undergraduate degrees.

The campus aims to attract diverse student cohorts from across Indonesia and globally, creating a vibrant educational community.

Company Description

As part of our global education commitment, Navitas partnered with Deakin University and Lancaster University in 2024 to establish this innovative joint campus in Indonesia, combining their reputations for excellence in education and research.

The campus will provide affordable, high-quality educational opportunities, support Indonesian government priorities, and promote Indonesia as an international education hub.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions will lead strategic, development, and execution efforts to achieve and surpass recruitment targets for Deakin University and Lancaster University Indonesia. This role includes developing new business opportunities and partnerships domestically and internationally to promote the joint brand.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, passion, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets in Indonesia’s higher education sector, along with leadership skills to manage and motivate a high-performing team.

Qualifications

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Proven success in achieving and exceeding recruitment and sales targets within Indonesia’s higher education sector.
• Leadership experience in managing and inspiring teams to reach ambitious goals.
• Existing network of contacts in the international education market for immediate impact.
• Experience in strategic planning, operational management, and budgeting.
• Ability to develop strategic recommendations and deliver high-quality presentations.
• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making skills.
• Experience with CRM and lead management tools to drive conversion and retention strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of the business environment and relevant applications.

Desirable

• Experience in the global higher education sector.
• Building and nurturing agent relationships internationally.
• Knowledge of PR, marketing, digital advertising, branding, and media relations.
• Experience working in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in verbal and written Bahasa Indonesia.

Additional Information

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as assessments are conducted upon receipt.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package.
• Negotiable relocation assistance.
• Private health benefits.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, support, and flexible working arrangements.
• A meaningful role with a far-reaching impact, creating lasting legacies for students and communities.

This position is based at the Bandung campus, West Java, Indonesia. For more information, please visit our website.