Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's oldest and largest research university, dedicated to academic excellence and innovation.

Job Description

As Manager, Graduate Recruitment at NUS-ISS, you will be accountable for driving measurable growth in applications and enrolments across graduate programmes.

You will lead the entire recruitment funnel from outreach to conversion, employing data-driven strategies, targeted campaigns, and corporate engagement.

This role demands a strong focus on outcomes, agility, and collaboration across Singapore and Southeast Asian markets.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Performance

Deliver against annual and quarterly enrolment targets, owning each stage of the recruitment funnel.

Maintain or improve conversion benchmarks (lead-to-application, application-to-enrolment) through continuous funnel optimisation.

Provide real-time performance tracking and actionable insights using analytics tools.

Outreach Impact

Execute a defined number of high-conversion outreach events per quarter and conduct post-event ROI analysis.

Generate a sustainable pipeline of qualified leads via data-driven campaigns and targeted messaging.

Maintain a performance calendar of outreach activities with measurable engagement and conversion metrics.

Assist with logistical and administrative arrangements for all recruitment and outreach events and campaigns.

Corporate Engagement

Collaborate with local and international Business Development teams to promote stackable pathways and sponsored enrolments.

Build and grow strategic partnerships with HR and L&D teams to support talent development pipelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Ensure message consistency and strategic alignment across Programme Chiefs, Marketing, Admissions, and Business Development.

Provide market intelligence to inform programme positioning and new offerings.

Lead or contribute to cross-functional performance reviews, presenting recruitment insights and improvement plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in recruitment, marketing, or business development.

Proven track record of exceeding enrolment or sales targets in a performance-driven environment.

Strong data fluency and hands-on experience with CRM systems and analytics tools.

Persuasive communicator with excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Highly accountable, with a strong sense of ownership, a bias for action, and a willingness to support the team when needed.

Growth-oriented and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Strategic thinker who can align cross-functional teams toward shared outcomes while contributing as a dependable team player.

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