Manager, Graduate Recruitment

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Of Singapore is seeking a data-driven recruitment leader to own the enrolment funnel for graduate programmes, from outreach to enrolment. You will use analytics to optimise campaigns, partner with Corporate Engagement teams, and collaborate with Programme Chiefs, Marketing, Admissions, and Business Development across Singapore and Asia.

Ideal candidates bring 8 years in recruitment or business development, strong data fluency, and proven ability to exceed targets in

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.

Responsibilities

• Own enrolment targets across graduate programmes and drive outcomes at every funnel stage.
• Improve conversion rates from lead to application to enrolment through data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with business development, HR and marketing to build partnerships.
• Align recruitment messaging with programme chiefs, marketing and admissions for improvement.

Skills

Data analytics

CRM systems

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Analytics software

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.

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.
• 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.