[Hiring] International Student Recruitment Advisor @Grok Global

Role Description

Grok Global Services is looking for a talented, dedicated professional to be a USA-based International Student Recruitment Advisor supporting The University of British Columbia (UBC) via Grok’s Program Office service. Duties will include:

• Supporting high school guidance counsellors and Independent Educational Consultants (IEC).
• Liaising and building relationships with prospective students and their families.
• Following up with applicants and admitted students.
• Planning and executing yield activities across The USA.
• Other in-market activities as required.

The successful candidate’s duties will include:

• Reporting to UBC on the market including identifying new key schools, opportunities, and approaches.
• Advising and assisting UBC in identifying opportunities to increase brand awareness, market visibility, and raising awareness about studying in Canada at UBC.
• Planning and executing recruitment and outreach events for students, their parents, and counsellors.
• Liaising closely with the International Student Initiative (ISI) Department at UBC and acting as a key contact for ISI staff and other UBC personnel visiting The USA.
• Acting as a contact with the Canadian consular offices and keeping track of changes that may impact processing of Canadian Study Permits.
• Building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders in the education sector.

The candidate will be expected to help in recruitment coordination in support of UBC's International Student Initiative's (ISI) endeavors throughout The USA, in order to increase international enrolment in degree programs at both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. The candidate will also provide effective admissions advising services to students, as well as to their school counsellors, parents, and others. The position involves significant cross-cultural stakeholder engagement activities, including:

• Participating in in-person and online information sessions, meetings, and student education fairs.
• Significant domestic travel is anticipated with the possibility of occasional international travel depending on the candidate and the needs of the team.

As the candidate will be working remotely with the University’s on-campus staff and advisors in other countries, they should be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working across time zones. This role will require the candidate to spend considerable time travelling to cities within The USA, to the University (at least once a year), and meet virtually with various UBC colleagues. Therefore, they are expected to be flexible to work during weekends and evenings, as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 4 years of experience in roles related to higher education, international education, or university placement services.
• International student recruitment experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in public speaking and communicating with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience in event planning or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in Business or a field related to the nature of this role.
• Study abroad or overseas working experience, particularly in Canada, would be an advantage.
• Spanish language skills (asset).

Requirements

• Excellent ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written communications).
• Ability to guide and influence others.
• Strong strategic skills – evaluate issues and make tactical recommendations.
• Good judgment / internal moral compass.
• Flexible, team player who can work under pressure.
• Willing to work outside normal business hours with a globally dispersed team.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer sensitivity.
• Attention to detail, excellent time management.
• Emotional maturity and confidence.
• Displays initiative and are resourceful.
• Committed, hardworking, and driven.

Benefits

• Travel opportunities across The USA and potentially internationally.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work environment.

Company Description

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning, and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive, and vision to shape a better world.