Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a Manager for Graduate Recruitment to drive growth in applications and enrolments across graduate programmes. This role requires a strategic thinker with at least 8 years of experience in recruitment or business development, capable of optimizing the recruitment funnel and engaging various stakeholders effectively. Strong analytical skills and a focus on performance outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in recruitment, marketing, or business development.
• Track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive applications and enrolments across graduate programmes.
• Deliver against annual and quarterly enrolment targets.
• Execute high-conversion outreach events and campaigns.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Data fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Analytics tools

Job description

Company description: The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

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.

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'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 the 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.