Assistant Manager, International Admissions

About the Role

The Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) at Nanyang Technological University is dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic lifecycle, from admission through graduation and beyond. Within this framework, the Office of Admissions manages the intake of international students while striving to provide a welcoming and student-focused experience.

The Assistant Manager in International Admissions plays a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the international admissions team. This position acts as a liaison among partner institutions, government bodies, prospective students, academic schools, and internal administrative teams to maintain smooth and effective admission processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage admission applications and the selection process.
• Analyze education systems in emerging markets and recommend admission criteria aligned with market trends, intake targets, and applicant quality.
• Collaborate with supervisors and academic units to coordinate offer issuance, monitor acceptance rates, and manage appeal cases consistent with the University’s objectives.
• Maintain and comply with updated admission policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students, parents, educational institutions, and agents.
• Participate in projects intended to enhance admission services and the overall student experience.
• Develop and nurture partnerships by engaging principals and counselors of international high schools and education partners.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence related to political, economic, and educational changes that may affect student recruitment.
• Plan and execute recruitment activities tailored to specific markets.
• Coordinate marketing efforts and event management, including organizing visits for partners, hosting admission talks, and liaising with internal stakeholders to keep marketing materials accurate and current.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a degree in any discipline; entry-level candidates are welcome.
• Previous experience in admissions, student recruitment, or related administrative roles preferred. Experience in planning and conducting outreach programs is advantageous.
• Capable of analyzing data to interpret market information supporting recruitment strategies; familiarity with Denodo, SQL, or business intelligence analytics is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable with public speaking duties, including conducting approximately 5-6 admission events annually for audiences ranging between 30 and 200 people.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted during the hiring process.