Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Student Recruitment the Regional Recruitment Manager - Africa plays a key role in developing a strong enrolment pipeline from Africa through the implementation of recruitment, communications, relationship development and enrolment management strategies. The role requires extensive international travel to the region. The Regional Recruitment Manager - Africa manages the day-to-day implementation and measurement of all strategies designed to meet ambitious enrolment objectives in Africa including: client, community and institutional relationship management. managerial oversight of third party representatives. targeted visits and in-market event planning. Relationship development with the Canadian High Commission and government agencies. Development of market specific research and analysis and market specific collateral for print, online and social media as well as communications designed to increase recruitment and conversion. Building business cases for new relationships designed to meet York's enrolment goals in Africa and recommending participation in these opportunities. Working with the Assistant Director, Student Recruitment the incumbent will manage all operational activities for Africa recruitment and enrolment including budgets, admissions assessment staff, liaison and collaboration with colleagues across the university and post-secondary sector, assessing results at the end of each cycle and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Education:
University undergraduate degree in a relevant field (such as a Business Admin., Political Science, Finance or Education) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and at least three years' experience in international recruitment with specific experience recruiting in Africa, international recruitment and marketing, development programs, or project management.

Experience:
Minimum of four years', of progressively more responsible related strategic experience, preferably in a postsecondary education environment and preferably in an international recruitment and/or marketing environment. Experience living or working abroad. Experience in international recruitment and strategic enrolment management, communications and strategy development. Supervisory experience required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, and particularly with stakeholders located at distance.

Skills:
The candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership and managerial talent to lead, motivate, engage staff as well and cultivate cross-campus relationships. The candidate should also demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Be proactive and self-starting. Show availability and is willing to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile in a multi-institutional and multi-stakeholder work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

Communication: Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and exceptional persuasive skills. Superb judgment. exercises tact and diplomacy. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Detail oriented. attentiveness to detail is a must. Social media and web analytics skills. Ability to draft strategic plans and other marketing and recruitment and communications materials. Strong proficiency in the use MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), and multi-media editing suites. Experience working with CRM's preferred.

Administration and Organization: Ability to prioritize, develop a work schedule and meet deadlines. Effective at monitoring and evaluating progress towards goals and tracking details, data, information and activities.

Stakeholder Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including Faculties, students, parents. Schools and a willingness to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. accept and give constructive feedback. Be willing to take direction when required. A strong understanding of international student markets and trends and an appreciated of the needs of international students and international key influencers.

Accounting and Financial Management: Proven financial management skills, including the ability to create and monitor project and operating budgets.

Additional skills, experience and requirements: Experience in developing and maintaining successful community partnerships. Knowledge of and experience within the post-secondary international education sector. A demonstrated commitment to customer service, strong interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities. Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills, attention to detail. Strong analytical skills to compile and analyze information and data for program planning. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, ability to work successfully in a team setting. Experience with large record management systems like MSAccess, CRM Dynamics, SIS. Valid passport and a willingness to travel extensively. Experience with extensive travel to and/or living in African countries preferred.

Additional Notes:
This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.This position is required to travel internationally to Africa to recruit, foster and develop new partnerships and relationships with international partners and visit local schools and attend fairs. This will involve being away from home for between 10-14 weeks per year with significant evening and weekend work.

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