International Student Recruitment Assistant Specialist (1-Year Fixed Term)

Koç University; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University is seeking an International Student Recruitment Assistant Specialist to lead our international recruitment efforts within the Student Recruitment Office. This is a one-year position aimed at increasing global visibility and attracting talented students to undergraduate and graduate programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong English and Turkish, travel willingness, and excellent interpersonal skills to engage with education agents, schools, and prospective students at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, International Relations, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years in student recruitment or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Turkish; additional languages preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of international student recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate communication activities to increase international applications.
• Communicate with prospective students about Koç University and the application process.
• Represent Koç University at recruitment events and fairs abroad.
• Develop relationships with education agents and partners.
• Follow up with prospective students and support events and webinars.
• Contribute to activities strengthening Koç University's international presence.

Skills

English

Turkish

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, International Relations, or a related field

Job description

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are seeking a dynamic International Student Recruitment Assistant Specialist to lead Koç University’s international recruitment efforts within the Student Recruitment Office, with the goal of increasing global visibility and attracting talented international students to our undergraduate and graduate programs. This is a one-year position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, International Relations, or a related field
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience in student recruitment, international education, admissions, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in English and Turkish, additional languages preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with prospective students, education agents, schools, universities, and other international stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural and international backgrounds.
• Interest in international higher education and student recruitment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, with enthusiasm for representing Koç University at recruitment events and fairs.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Description

• Support the planning and implementation of international student recruitment strategies and activities for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Organize and coordinate communication activities aimed at increasing the number of international student applications and strengthening Koç University's global visibility.
• Communicate with prospective international students and provide accurate and timely information about Koç University, its academic programs, and the application process.
• Represent Koç University in international student recruitment activities by traveling abroad and attending student recruitment fairs, school visits, university visits, and other relevant events.
• Establish and maintain relationships with international education agents and partners to support student recruitment efforts.
• Follow up with prospective students throughout their decision-making and application journey and contribute to candidate engagement activities.
• Support the organization and promotion of recruitment events, webinars, information sessions, and other activities targeting prospective international students.
• Contribute to activities and initiatives that strengthen Koç University's international presence and engagement with diverse student communities.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.