Event Coordinator

Think Academy; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech company is seeking a Campus Recruitment Specialist in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The individual will connect with universities, enhance brand visibility on campus, and attract top candidates for educational roles. Responsibilities include building partnerships with universities, managing recruitment events, and sourcing graduates. Ideal candidates are strong communicators eager to enter the recruitment field, available for a minimum of three months. This role offers a chance to shape the future of education through strategic campus engagement.

Qualifications

• Open to all majors, familiar with university environment.
• Experience in student organizations or mentorship programs is a plus.
• Interns available for a minimum of three consecutive months.

Responsibilities

• Plan intern and graduate needs with business leaders.
• Evaluate universities for quality candidates.
• Build campus networks for brand visibility.
• Establish partnerships with universities' career services.
• Organize recruitment talks and community events.
• Maintain candidate database and source graduates.
• Manage social media for posting jobs and inquiries.
• Support recruitment process including screening and follow-ups.
• Promote employer brand to students.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends and suggest improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Approachable personality

Interest in recruitment or education

Familiarity with university environment

Education

Currently studying or recently graduated

Job description

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing EdTech company committed to attracting and nurturing top educational talent around the world. With branches in multiple countries and regions, we are actively expanding in Southeast Asia, with Malaysia as a key strategic hub for our talent operations.

We believe that outstanding talent is the core of quality education, which is why we’ve built a dedicated recruitment team focused on deep campus engagement to discover the most promising fresh graduates. We value young professionals who are proactive, driven, and creative—those who are ready to connect with students and uncover the next generation of teaching and education talent.

Position Overview

As a Campus Recruitment Specialist, you will serve as a key link between our company and one or more partner universities. You’ll actively engage with students, increase our brand visibility on campus, and help attract top-tier candidates to join our educational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to plan the number of interns and fresh graduates needed in the coming years.
• Identify and evaluate universities that can provide high-quality candidates based on the company’s recruitment needs.
• Build strong campus networks at target universities to increase brand visibility and awareness.
• Establish and maintain long‑term partnerships with universities and their career services departments.
• Communicate regularly with students and help organize or support recruitment talks, info sessions, and small‑scale community events.
• Build and maintain a candidate database; proactively source and screen high‑potential graduates.
• Manage social media and communication platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook groups) to share job postings and respond to candidate inquiries.
• Support the recruitment process including resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate follow‑up.
• Promote the company’s employer brand and culture to students.
• Stay up to date on campus recruitment trends, suggest improvements, assist with data reporting, and support internal optimization to enhance overall hiring effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated; open to all majors.
• Familiar with your own or target university environment; experience in student organizations, student council, campus ambassador programs, or mentorship programs is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and approachable personality; comfortable initiating conversations with new people.
• Interest in recruitment, human resources, or the education industry is a strong advantage.
• Interns must be available for a minimum of three consecutive months; full‑time candidates should be available to start as soon as possible.