Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a Manager, Graduate Recruitment to enhance applications and enrolments across graduate programmes. This role drives the recruitment funnel from outreach to conversion, utilizing data-driven strategies and collaboration across teams in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in recruitment, marketing, or business development.
• Proven track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets.
• Strong data fluency and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver against enrolment targets and optimize recruitment funnel.
• Execute outreach events and analyze ROI.
• Engage corporate partners and support talent development.

Skills

Data fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

As Manager, Graduate Recruitment at NUS-ISS, you will drive measurable growth in applications and enrolments across graduate programmes. You’ll lead the full recruitment funnel from outreach to conversion using data-driven strategies, targeted campaigns, and corporate engagement. This role requires a performance-focused mindset, agility, and strong collaboration, especially within Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Job Description

1. Recruitment Performance

• Deliver against annual and quarterly enrolment targets with clear accountability for each stage of the recruitment funnel.
• Maintain or improve conversion benchmarks (lead-to-application, application-to-enrolment) through continuous funnel optimization.
• Provide real-time performance tracking and actionable insights using analytics tools

2. Outreach Impact

• Execute a defined number of high-conversion outreach events per quarter, with post-event ROI analysis.
• Generate a sustainable pipeline of qualified leads through data-driven campaigns and targeted messaging.
• Maintain a performance calendar of outreach activities with measurable engagement and conversion metrics.
• Assist with logistical and administrative arrangements for all recruitment, outreach events and campaigns.

3. Corporate Engagement

• Engage and support both local and international Business Development teams to promote stackable pathways and sponsored enrolments.
• Build and grow strategic partnerships with HR and L&D teams to support talent development pipelines.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Ensure message consistency and strategic alignment across Programme Chiefs, Marketing, Admissions, and Business Development.
• Provide market intelligence to inform programme positioning and new offerings.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional performance reviews, presenting recruitment insights and improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor with 8+ years in recruitment, marketing, or business development.
• Proven track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets.
• Strong data fluency and experience with analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-driven, accountable, and collaborative team player.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and alignment.