Global education services provider
Client account and leadership role
- Global education services provider
- Client account and leadership role
- Located in Beijing, China (open to applicants located in Shanghai)
About Our Client
Our client is a global education services company that helps universities, colleges, and governments internationalize through tailored support in student recruitment, market expansion, and partnerships. With expertise in diverse regions, they bridge cultural and operational gaps, enabling institutions to succeed internationally.
About the Role
The Associate Director will lead the China Office in support of the Executive Director, China. As a member of the executive team, this role will serve as the Client Account Manager for various clients and provide additional support for broader company initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, China, to build a strong brand among external stakeholders and engage with key communities in the higher education industry.
- Work with client institutions to support their global engagements, offering consultation on best practices, strategy development, problem-solving, and guidance on market norms.
- Improve overall dedicated staff effectiveness, and ensure that all staff are being supported consistently at a regional level.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience in a role in the higher education industry, public or private.
- Student recruitment and marketing expertise from within the higher education sector, especially the support of overseas higher education to increase enrolment outcomes and brand awareness in China.
- Strong understanding of student recruitment in Asia, especially China, and expertise in higher education systems in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
- Excellent English communication skills, Chinese language skills are essential.
- Experience of client relationship management is desirable.
- Experience in coaching and managing overseas university in-country staff is a plus.
Our ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and a self-driven attitude to achieve results.
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