Programme Counsellor

INCEIF (The Global University of Islamic Finance); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

INCEIF (The Global University of Islamic Finance) is recruiting to promote itself as the premier source for postgraduate and lifelong learning. The role covers candidate identification, engagement, programme guidance, and admission processing, with involvement in recruitment events to grow enrolments.

You will engage with prospective students, handle enquiries, and build partnerships with corporates, universities and schools to support strategic enrolment growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills in engaging prospective students.
• Experience in events and recruitment activities within education or service sectors.

Responsibilities

• Promote INCEIF as the institution of choice for postgraduate and lifelong learning.
• Identify and engage prospective students, guide programme selection and admission requirements.
• Support recruitment strategies, events and engagement activities to strengthen relationships with applicants.
• Coordinate university events, fairs, and school visits to drive enrolment growth.
• Respond to prospect queries timely and manage follow-ups through to application completion.
• Develop partnerships with corporate institutions, universities and schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Event coordination

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

INCEIF (The Global University of Islamic Finance) is a leading international centre of excellence in Islamic finance education and research. Based in Kuala Lumpur, we are committed to developing thought leaders and practitioners who drive innovation and excellence in the Islamic finance industry. Our mission is to create a globally recognised hub for Islamic finance knowledge, research and professional development that serves the needs of financial institutions, regulators and professionals worldwide.

About the role

To promote INCEIF as the institution of choice for postgraduate and lifelong learning/education. The role is actively involved in various activities which will cover the student recruitment cycle from identifying and engaging prospective students to guiding them through programme selection and admission requirements, and following up on their applications through to completion. You will also support the implementation of student recruitment strategies, events and engagement activities to strengthen relationships with prospective students and contribute to the university enrolment growth.

Key responsibilities

Source and identify potential avenues and opportunities to build a database of potential students and follow-up to the point of admission

Participate in recruitment activities including University events, student recruitment fairs/exhibitions, career events, and school visits

Plan and execute education events and activities inclusive of corporate and INCEIF-wide events, education fairs and open days

Attend to prospect queries timely, efficiently, and professionally with close follow up until successful applications

Research and develop partnerships with corporate institutions, Universities and Schools

Call and meet prospective students to provide guidance and information on available programmes and admission requirements

Conduct product training to front liners and agents

About you

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Communications and/or related field

Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with prospective students

Experience in service-related industry that includes education line with scope of student recruitment, nurturing and customer service

Sales; analysis, proposal and report writing, presentation and communication skills

Good organisational and coordination skills, particularly in managing events and multiple recruitment activities.

Proficiency in using digital tools and customer or student management systems.

Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Experience engaging postgraduate or international students will be an added advantage

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Education, Training & Professional Development 101-1,000 employees

INCEIF is the acronym for International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance. It was set up by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) in December 2005 to meet this global demand. The university was established as part of the Malaysian Government's initiative to further strengthen the country’s position as an international Islamic finance centre. It is the only university in the world that is wholly dedicated to postgraduate study in Islamic Finance.