In-Country Representative- MENA region

QS is seeking an In-Country Representative for the MENA region, based in Türkiye, to support London South Bank University (LSBU) in international student recruitment. This contract, remote role involves driving recruitment initiatives, establishing networks, increasing applications through proactive engagement, and managing event logistics. The representative will advise prospective undergraduate and graduate students, manage recruitment partners, and engage with alumni, aiming to meet application and enrollment goals for LSBU.

Must Have

• Serve as the LSBU representative for international student enrolment in the region.
• Establish a network of relationships to effectively support and maximize regional recruitment.
• Increase leads and international student applications through proactive recruitment activities.
• Responsible for meeting application and enrolment goals.
• Effectively manage all event logistics, communications, and support partners/vendors relationships.
• Ensure regional recruitment activities are aligned with best practices.
• Regular communication with LSBU internal and external stakeholders.
• Report regularly on outcomes of all activities, including relevant metrics and accurate data.
• Represent the university at recruitment events (fairs, school visits, webinars, open days and counsellor events).
• Communicate with prospective students, providing academic program information.
• Build visibility and trust with authorized in-region recruitment partners.
• Deliver training and brand education to partners to recruit international students to LSBU.
• Ensure the quality and credibility of applications is met.
• Identify and cultivate strong relationships with international schools, local universities, and other feeder institutions.
• Provide information to prospective students on the application process.
• Host alumni events to engage alumni.
• Document all leads and related activities in a consistent manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting international student recruitment, admissions, or related engagement roles within higher education.
• Advanced-level English language skills.
• Ability to travel across MENA region whenever required.
• Highly refined business presentation and reporting skills in English.
• High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and integrity for lengthy periods of travel without supervision.
• Problem solving and organizational skills to deal with complex and difficult situations autonomously.
• High level of literacy and attention to detail to produce clear, concise reports and strategies.
• High level of numeracy and prior experience of managing budgets and analyzing basic statistical information.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of international conversion activity.
• A history of working with educational agencies in the MENA Region.
• Experience working with international students and higher education programmes.
• Experience selling a complex and diversified education product portfolio.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Experience with customer service.

Good to Have

• Postgraduate or international higher education study experience.
• Experience representing foreign universities.
• Experience working with domestic universities, secondary schools, English language schools and other preparatory entities.
• Ability to speak Arabic or any other local languages within MENA region.
• Experience collaborating interdepartmentally and/or externally.
• Experience of effectively using CRM and data management tools, virtual engagement platforms, and productivity tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office.
• Experience liaising with a geographically and culturally diverse team.
• An awareness of issues in marketing educational services in an international context.
• Sensitive to intellectual property and data protection.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally
• Collaborative, respectful and supportive culture
• Empowering motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education
• Diversity makes us stronger
• Implementing real change in the international higher education landscape
• Named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023)
• Gold-accredited Investors in People organisation

Role: In-Country Representative- MENA region

Location: Türkiye

Job type: Contract

Working arrangement: Remote

Why QS?

At QS, we believe that work should empower you. That’s why we foster a flexible working environment that encourages every employee to own their career whilst thriving personally and professionally. Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other.

It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.

Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.

We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023), recognising the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation – putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally – it’s official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive.

The Role:

QS is supporting London South Bank University (LSBU) seeking a Türkiye based, dynamic and highly motivated regional student recruitment talent to help the university in driving international student recruitment initiatives in Middle East & North Africa Region (MENA) region. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in recruiting and advising prospective students from MENA region for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

About London South Bank University (LSBU)

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a leading public university located in the heart of London, with a proud history of providing practical, career-focused education since 1892. Known for its strong industry links, LSBU equips students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the global job market. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes across disciplines such as Business, Engineering, Health, Arts, and Social Sciences.

With a diverse international community representing over 170 countries, LSBU is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and employability. It has been recognised for its inclusive environment, outstanding teaching, and strong graduate outcomes, consistently ranking among the top modern universities in London for graduate prospects.

Role responsibilities:

• Serve as the LSBU representative for international student enrolment in the region, with awareness of opportunities and potential challenges/threats within the region
• Establish a network of relationships to effectively support and maximize regional recruitment to meet LSBU international student enrolment goals
• Increase leads and international student applications through the development of proactive recruitment activities and engagement, including and not limited to information sessions, webinars.
• Responsible for meeting application and enrolment goals
• Effectively manage all event logistics, communications, and support partners / vendors relationships, in collaboration with LSBU team
• Ensure that all regional recruitment activities are aligned with best practices in enrolment management and recruitment of QS & LSBU
• Regular communication with LSBU internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities are aligned with institutional and enrolment goals
• Report regularly on outcomes of all activities related to the role and responsibilities, including relevant metrics and accurate data
• The candidate may perform other related duties as assigned.
• The position requires significant travel throughout the region, typically up to 40%, with flexibility as needed and to occasionally support virtual events outside of standard working hours. There will be requirements to travel to other countries within the region occasionally, depending on the university needs and market movement.

The candidate will engage in the following job relevant responsibilities including:

• Recruitment: representing the university at recruitment events (fairs, school visits, webinars, open days and counsellor events), communicating with prospective students, providing academic program information
• Partner Management: build visibility and trust with authorized in-region recruitment partners, delivering training and brand education to enable partners to recruit international students to LSBU, while ensuring the quality and credibility of application is met.
• Partner Development: Identify and cultivate strong relationships with international schools, local universities, and other feeder institutions.
• Application support: providing information to prospective students on the application process, including application deadlines, application requirements, procedures for submission etc.
• Alumni engagement: hosting alumni events to engage alumni
• Data collection: the candidate will be expected to document all leads and related activities in a consistent manner as required

KPIs

• Reports demonstrating regular, timely and consistent outreach and communication with prospective students and encouraging conversion rates to enrolment
• Reports demonstrating regular, timely and consistent outreach and communication with recruitment partners/agents while providing support to ensure strong & high-quality student recruitment result
• Achieve application & enrollment goals set for assigned project from the region

Key skills and experience:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, skills, and practical experience.
• Experience supporting international student recruitment, admissions, or related engagement roles within higher education.
• Advanced-level English language skills.
• Ability to travel across MENA region whenever required
• Highly refined business presentation and reporting skills in English.
• High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and integrity to undertake lengthy periods of travel without supervision
• Problem solving and organizational skills to deal with complex and difficult situations autonomously as they arise
• A high level of literacy and attention to detail to produce clear, concise reports and strategies
• High level of numeracy and prior experience of managing budgets and analyzing basic statistical information
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills to deal with a wide range of contacts, both internally and externally at all levels
• Experience of international conversion activity.
• A history of working with educational agencies in the MENA Region.
• Experience working with international students and higher education programmes.
• Experience selling a complex and diversified education product portfolio.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Experience with customer service.

Desirable Requirements:

• Postgraduate or international higher education study experience
• Experience representing foreign universities
• Experience working with domestic universities, secondary schools, English language schools and other preparatory entities.
• Ability to speak Arabic or any other local languages within MENA region.
• Experience collaborating interdepartmentally and/or externally.
• Experience of effectively using CRM and data management tools, virtual engagement platforms, and productivity tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office.
• Experience liaising with a geographically and culturally diverse team.
• An awareness of issues in marketing educational services in an international context.
• Sensitive to intellectual property and data protection

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success.

We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures.

Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.

Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11 international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London.

With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.

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