Recruitment Manager

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Recruitment Manager

• Location: Pipitea
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Sun Oct 2 21:07:59 2022
• Ref: 4694

• Do you have at least 5 years proven student recruitment, consultative sales, corporate development and/or customer service experience?
• Are you a motivated and customer-focused individual?
• Do you have strong interpersonal skills?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Recruitment Manager, Professional Programmes Office

Situated within the Professional Programmes Office in Wellington School of Business and Government, the Recruitment Manager is responsible for the recruitment of new students – providing study advice and support for navigating the admissions process for students interested in the faculty’s portfolio of taught Master’s programmes and also working with industry partners to widen understanding of the programmes on offer and to explore business development opportunities.  In collaboration with the WSBG Engagement Team, the Recruitment Manager is responsible for the marketing of the Professional Programmes. The role also involves the coordinating of events and other activities to meet the needs of both prospective and current students.

This position would suit someone with experience in student recruitment, events management and student engagement. Experience using a CRM system is essential, as are good customer service skills and a professional work ethic.

If you have, any questions about these roles contact Charlotte Deans - Executive Director, Professional Programmes [email protected] .

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and lead student recruitment and engagement. 

You will thrive in this role with excellent interpersonal, networking and relationships building skills. You will also be highly organised with strong attention to detail and self-management skills.

You will need well-honed communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of people and cultures both internally and externally and will have experience in running events and meeting targets.

Key Requirements: 

• A minimum of 5 years proven student recruitment, consultative sales, corporate development and/or customer service experience preferably in a higher education or related environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work independently, proactively, take initiative, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines in a demanding team environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build networks and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are a diverse, collaborative team who enjoy sharing ideas and supporting each other to provide the best possible experience for our students and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is flexible and takes pride in providing a high level of service.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: Tuesday 18 October 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Charlotte Deans, Executive Director Professional Programmes [email protected] But applicants should follow all steps listed below. 

Important - Application Steps and information:

Download and complete the University Application Form .

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format).

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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