High School Relationship & Recruitment Manager, UK University Partners - WestCoast USA

Kaplan; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Retirement Package

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., seeks a High School Relationship & Recruitment Manager to recruit US high school students into undergraduate and pathway programs at Kaplan's UK university partners. The role manages relationships with counselors, colleges, and districts, and travels across the United States to visit schools and attend events.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, ~3 years in student recruitment or related roles, proven targets achievement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Approximately 3 years in student recruitment or related role.
• Experience recruiting within US high school networks.
• Proven track record of meeting recruitment targets.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with large territory management.
• Willingness to travel frequently; valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit U.S. high school students into undergraduate and pathway programs at Kaplan's UK university partners.
• Design and execute a territory recruitment strategy with school visits, presentations, and events.
• Build Kaplan's brand as a trusted source for UK study options.
• Identify and cultivate new high school partnerships to expand the network.
• Advise students and families on the UK application process and life at partner universities.
• Manage the application journey from interest to enrolment with families.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Travel

Sales targets

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Title High School Relationship & Recruitment Manager, UK University Partners - West Coast USA Job Description

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from university preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries onto our programmes. Contribute to Kaplan's success by building and managing strategic relationships with high schools, college counsellors, and school districts across the United States, with the primary focus of recruiting students into undergraduate and pathway programs at Kaplan's partner universities in the United Kingdom. This role owns the full lifecycle of high school engagement — from initial outreach and relationship-building through to converting prospective students and their families into enrolled students at Kaplan's UK university partners. S. high school counselling landscape, is knowledgeable about studying in the UK, and can represent a premium, high-value education brand with credibility and professionalism.

Recruit U.S. high school students into undergraduate and pathway programs at Kaplan's partner universities in the United Kingdom

Develop and manage a portfolio of high school relationships (counsellors, college advisors, administrators) across an assigned U.

Design and execute a territory recruitment strategy, including school visits, presentations, college fairs, and counsellor events, positioning UK study options as a compelling alternative or complement to U.S. college applications.

Build Kaplan's brand awareness and credibility among high school counsellors as a trusted source of information and guidance on Kaplan's UK university partners.

Identify, prospect, and cultivate new high school partnerships to expand Kaplan's UK-bound recruitment network.

Advise students and families on the UK application process, course options, and life at Kaplan's partner universities.

Guide prospective students and their parents/guardians through the application journey, from initial interest to enrolment at a UK partner university.

Meet and exceed recruitment, conversion, and enrolment targets for Kaplan's UK university partners within the assigned territory.

Document all school visits, counsellor interactions, and student communications in Salesforce CRM.

Collaborate with the admissions, marketing, and visa advising teams to ensure a seamless experience for referred students.

Represent Kaplan at national and regional college fairs, conferences, and counsellor association events (e.g., Track and report on territory performance, relationship health, and recruitment pipeline to leadership).

Travel regularly within the assigned territory to visit high schools and attend recruitment events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• ~3 years of experience in student recruitment, college admissions, school partnerships, or a related relationship-management/sales role
• ~ Demonstrated experience recruiting inside the US high school networks ideally private high schools etc
• ~ Demonstrable track record of meeting recruitment or sales targets
• ~ Excellent presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• ~ Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to earn trust with US high school counselors and administrators
• ~ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large, geographically dispersed portfolio of relationships
• ~ Ability to travel frequently (regional and occasionally national travel required)
• ~ A valid driver's license and willingness to travel by car and air as needed
• ~ Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a territory with minimal supervision

Additional Experience

• Experience using Salesforce CRM as a sales or recruitment tool
• Existing relationships with high school counselors, college advisors, or school districts in the assigned territory
• Experience with international or pathway education programs, particularly UK-bound student recruitment
• S. college admissions and counseling landscape
• Knowledge of the UK higher education system, and Tier 4/Student visa requirements
• Personal study, work, or living experience in the United Kingdom
• Fluency in an additional language

Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

LI-Remote Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA Additional Locations

Academic Recruiting Business Unit

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