Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment to drive growth in applications and enrolments across graduate programmes. You will own the full recruitment funnel from outreach to conversion through data-informed campaigns and corporate engagement, collaborating with Singapore and Southeast Asia markets.

You will lead performance-driven outreach, manage stakeholder relationships, and coordinate with HR, Admissions, and Business Development to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in recruitment, marketing, or business development.
• Proven track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong data fluency and hands-on experience with CRM systems and analytics tools.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Growth-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver against annual and quarterly enrolment targets with clear accountability for each stage of the recruitment funnel.
• Maintain or improve conversion benchmarks through funnel optimization and analytics.
• Provide real-time performance tracking and actionable insights using analytics tools.
• Execute a defined number of high-conversion outreach events per quarter with 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 recruitment, outreach events and campaigns.
• Engage and support local and international Business Development teams to promote pathways and sponsored enrolments.
• Build and grow partnerships with HR and L&D teams to support talent development pipelines.
• Ensure message consistency across Programme Chiefs, Marketing, Admissions, and Business Development.
• Provide market intelligence to inform programme positioning and new offerings.

Skills

Recruitment data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Analytics tools

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

University-Level Unit: NUS-ISS

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Corporate Services

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 31/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

As Manager, Graduate Recruitment at NUS-ISS, you will be accountable for driving measurable growth in applications and enrolments across graduate programmes. You will lead with a performance mindset, owning the full recruitment funnel from outreach to conversion through data-informed strategies, targeted campaigns, and corporate engagement. This role demands a strong focus on outcomes, agility, and collaboration, particularly within the Singapore and Southeast Asia markets.

Job Description

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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’s degree with 8 years of experience in recruitment, marketing, or business development.
• Proven track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong data fluency and hands-on experience with CRM systems and analytics tools.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Highly accountable, with a strong sense of ownership, a bias for action, and a willingness to support team when needed.
• Growth-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strategic thinker who can align cross-functional teams toward shared outcomes while contributing as a dependable team player.

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