Student Recruitment Executive, Mandarin-speaking Markets

UNITED CERES COLLEGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Singapore is seeking a full-time recruiter to expand student enrolments from Mandarin-speaking markets. The role involves engaging prospective students, managing partnerships, and organizing outreach campaigns. Ideal candidates will have strong Mandarin and English skills, along with experience in student recruitment. Competitive salary plus commission and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical allowance

Training allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in student recruitment or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with social platforms like WeChat and Xiaohongshu.
• Comfort in presenting to groups online and in person.

Responsibilities

• Grow qualified leads from Mandarin-speaking markets.
• Counsel students on programmes and admissions.
• Build relationships with Recruitment Agents in China.
• Run campaigns on relevant channels for Mandarin audiences.
• Maintain records and track recruitment pipeline.

Skills

Mandarin language proficiency

English language proficiency

Knowledge of social platforms

Strong organizational skills

Presentation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Summary

As part of expansion, this role grows student enrolments from China through targeted outreach, counselling and partner management. Engage prospective students and Recruitment Agents, and guide applicants from enquiry to enrolment.

Key responsibilities

• Grow qualified leads and conversions from Mandarin‑speaking markets via digital and selected offline outreach such as webinars, fairs and school visits.
• Counsel prospective students on programmes, entry requirements, fees and admissions, then follow through to application and enrolment.
• Build and support relationships with Recruitment Agents across China, including enablement, training and co‑marketing.
• Plan and run campaigns on channels popular with Mandarin‑speaking audiences such as WeChat, Xiaohongshu and Douyin, plus suitable local channels.
• Maintain accurate records, pipeline tracking and reporting using ERPNext and CRM workflows.
• Coordinate weekend events and live sessions on a rostered basis, with time off in lieu.
• Uphold PDPA‑aligned data handling and apply objective, job‑related selection criteria consistent with the Tripartite Guidelines.
• Contribute feedback to improve FAQs, messaging and the applicant experience.

Requirements

• Ability to speak and write Mandarin is required to liaise with Mandarin‑speaking students, parents and partners, and to create and review Mandarin content for campaigns and counselling. English proficiency is required for internal collaboration and documentation.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in student recruitment, admissions, education sales or a closely related field with clear conversion achievements.
• Familiar with EduTrust requirements and SSG processes preferred.
• Competent with social platforms and messaging tools, including WeChat or Xiaohongshu.
• Comfortable presenting to groups online and in person.
• Strong follow‑through, organisation and use of spreadsheets or CRM.
• Willing to work selected weekends based on an advance roster, with time off in lieu.

Employment details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Working hours: 5‑day work week with rostered weekend duties for events and webinars, time off in lieu provided
• Location: Bugis, Singapore
• Remuneration: Basic salary plus commission, with a clear monthly base range and transparent commission structure
• Benefits: Annual leave, medical and training allowance

Fair hiring statement

We hire on merit using job‑related criteria only. Language ability is required solely where essential to perform the job effectively, specifically to liaise with Mandarin‑speaking stakeholders and to produce Mandarin outreach content.