International Student Recruitment Manager

TYMBA Education; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TYMBA Education in Malaysia is seeking an International Student Recruitment Manager to grow international enrolment across professional, diploma and degree programs. You will own the pipeline from lead generation to enrolment and lead a high-performing recruitment team.

You will travel extensively to key markets, manage relationships with agents and partners, and ensure compliance with both education standards and immigration regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in international student recruitment within higher education.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding enrolment targets with numbers.
• Established agent network in key markets (South Asia, Africa, Middle East, China or ASEAN).
• Knowledge of EMGS student visa process and Malaysian private higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement international recruitment strategies to meet enrolment targets.
• Build, train and manage overseas education agents and partners.
• Represent TYMBA at education fairs, roadshows, and webinars in Malaysia and abroad.
• Travel frequently to recruit students and strengthen partnerships.
• Lead the international recruitment team and coach members.

Skills

Strategic recruitment

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Campaign execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

International Student Recruitment Manager

TYMBA | Malaysia (extensive international travel) | Full-time

About the Role

TYMBA is looking for an experienced International Student Recruitment Manager to grow international enrolment across our professional programmes and academic programmes (Diploma and Degree).

You will own the recruitment pipeline from lead generation to enrolment, and build strong agent and partner networks in key source markets. We are looking for someone energetic, results-driven and flexible, who is excited to travel extensively and help build and lead a high-performing recruitment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out international recruitment strategies to meet enrolment targets for professional, Diploma and Degree programmes.
• Build, train and manage a network of overseas education agents and institutional partners.
• Represent TYMBA at education fairs, roadshows, school visits and webinars, both in Malaysia and abroad.
• Travel frequently across global markets, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond, to recruit students and strengthen partnerships.
• Manage the applicant journey, from enquiry and application to offer, visa support (EMGS) and arrival.
• Build, recruit and lead a dedicated international recruitment team, setting targets and coaching team members.
• Track recruitment data, conversion rates and market trends, and report regularly to management.
• Work with marketing on campaigns and materials for target markets.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Higher Education, MQA and immigration requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in international student recruitment within higher education.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding enrolment targets, with examples of numbers achieved.
• An established agent network in one or more key markets, such as South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, China or ASEAN.
• Good knowledge of the EMGS student visa process and the Malaysian private higher education sector.
• Proven ability or clear potential to build, lead and motivate a team.
• Energetic, results-driven and self-motivated, with a strong drive to hit targets.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with frequent international travel and changing schedules or
• Willing and able to travel internationally on a frequent basis.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills; additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Travel allowance and professional development.
• The chance to shape TYMBA’s international growth and build your own team.