US High School Recruitment & Partnerships Lead

Kaplan; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kaplan Higher is seeking a dynamic recruiter to build and manage relationships with U.S. high schools, counselors, and districts to drive UK-bound undergraduate and pathway program enrolments.

You will lead outreach, visits, fairs, and events, guiding students and families through UK applications while exceeding targets. Strong travel willingness and a proven sales mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of experience in student recruitment or related role.
• Experience recruiting within US high school networks (private schools preferred).
• Proven track record meeting recruitment or sales targets.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently across the US.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel by car and air.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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 across an assigned U.S. territory.
• Design and execute a territory recruitment strategy, including school visits, presentations, college fairs, and counsellor events.
• Build Kaplan's brand awareness and credibility among high school counsellors as a trusted source of information.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Communication

Travel frequently

Sales/recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaplan Higher is seeking a dynamic recruiter to build and manage relationships with U.S. high schools, counselors, and districts to drive UK-bound undergraduate and pathway program enrolments.

You will lead outreach, visits, fairs, and events, guiding students and families through UK applications while exceeding targets. Strong travel willingness and a proven sales mindset are essential.