Regional Head

Cyberjaya Education Group Berhad; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cyberjaya seeks a Regional Head to spearhead international student recruitment. The ideal candidate will implement recruitment strategies, achieve enrollment targets, and foster relationships with schools and recruitment agents. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or extensive sales experience, alongside strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A positive, self-motivated leader with the capacity to work under pressure is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 5 years of sales/customer-related experience.
• Proven experience in team leadership and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive personality.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment targets.
• Consistently meet recruitment goals and deadlines.
• Provide academic counseling to prospective students.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and agents.
• Support agent networks to meet recruitment targets.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

Self-motivated and organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Regional Head supports the institution’s international student recruitment efforts by implementing strategic initiatives, building strong partnerships, and driving enrollment targets. This role requires a proactive leader who can balance relationship management, counseling, and operational execution to achieve recruitment goals across assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy Execution: Implement the university’s recruitment plans to achieve student enrollment targets.
• Target Achievement: Consistently meet deadlines and recruitment goals.
• Counseling & Advising: Provide academic counseling, planning, and guidance to prospective students and parents.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with higher secondary schools, alumni networks, and recruitment agents.
• Agent Network Management: Support and service agents to meet recruitment targets; deliver training sessions and regular visits.
• Promotional Activities: Collaborate with agents in education fairs, exhibitions, and information days.
• Application Conversion: Lead follow‑up activities to maximize application‑to‑enrollment conversion rates.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of International Student Recruitment to strengthen agent and sponsor networks.
• Sales Tools: Ensure promotional tools are impactful and effective for regional recruitment.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly recruitment reports to the Head of International Student Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR minimum 5 years of sales/customer‑related experience.
• Proven experience in team leadership and management.
• Background in higher education recruitment is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of independent execution.
• Mandarin language proficiency is an added advantage.