Manager, Graduate Recruitment

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking a results-driven recruitment strategist to own the enrolment funnel for graduate programmes. You will drive outreach, engagement, and conversion through data-informed campaigns and corporate partnerships.

The role requires strong data fluency, experience with CRM systems, and a track record of surpassing enrolment targets in a dynamic, cross-functional environment across Singapore and the Asia markets.

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 with CRM and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Own enrolment targets across graduate programmes and drive results.
• Elevate conversion rates from lead to application and from application to enrolment.
• Monitor performance with analytics tools and deliver actionable insights.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional performance reviews with recruitment insights.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, and Marketing to align messaging and campaigns.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Analytics tools

CRM systems

Job description

Are you passionate in driving strategic growth in applications and enrolments across the institute’s graduate programmes? Join us (NUS-ISS) in an outcome-driven role where you’ll take full ownership of the recruitment funnel from outreach and engagement to conversion through data-informed strategies, targeted campaigns, and corporate engagement. Success in this role requires strong focus on outcomes, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly within the Singapore and Asia markets.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Recruitment Performance

• Take ownership of enrolment targets across graduate programmes, driving results with precision and accountability at every stage of the recruitment funnel.
• Elevate conversion rates, from lead to application, and application to enrolment, through continuous optimisation and data-informed decision-making.
• Leverage on analytics tools to monitor performance in real time, delivering insights into outcomes.
• 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.
• Ensure seamless execution of recruitment, outreach events and campaigns through effective logistical and administrative support.

3. Corporate Engagement

• Partner with local and international Business Development teams to promote stackable pathways and drive sponsored enrolments.
• Build and grow strategic partnerships with HR and L&D teams to support workforce development and long-term talent pipelines.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Align recruitment messaging and strategy 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 actionable plans for continuous improvement.

What Makes you Shine:

• 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.