Associate Director, Student Recruitment

Summary

Join Ross University School of Medicine as the Associate Director, Recruitment-Canada and lead student recruitment activities across Canada for RUSM and two other medical schools. You will develop and nurture relationships with pre-med/vet student influencers and business partners, execute event plans, and contribute to new international student application growth. This role involves developing institutional partnerships, conducting market research, collaborating with marketing teams, and traveling regionally to meet with partners. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building skills, experience in sales or field marketing, and a flexible schedule to accommodate travel. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of Adtalem's medical and veterinary institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business or other directly relevant discipline
• 5+ years Successful sales or field marketing experience
• Proven ability to establish strong relationships with customers, preferably within education
• Motivated, ambitious, and energetic, with a service mindset and capable of strategic, logical thought
• Must have a valid passport, a valid driver's license, reliable and appropriate transportation, a clear driving record and a flexible schedule as weekend travel Required
• Computer proficiency utilizing MS Office, database proficiency
• Must currently reside in and eligible to work within Canada

Responsibilities

• Develop institutional pathway partnerships & design recruitment strategy w/in territory
• Ensure partner school is aware of all benefits available
• Ongoing market research and competitor analysis
• Collaborate closely with marketing groups on joint partner marketing efforts
• Coordinating with Recruitment team for on-ground events
• Responsible for the conversion of high-quality prospects to Application by partner/channel
• Travel regionally to meet with current and prospective partners to further develop partnerships and increase awareness of the Adtalem Medical and Vet institutions and outcomes
• Deliver prospect-generating presentations at with partners, including provisional offer events
• Develop and maintain on-ground and virtual event series to engage prospective students and support institutional prospect goals and increase brand awareness and consideration
• Under direct supervision, negotiates new and revised partnership agreements with organizational partners that support new student growth
• Educates partners on our products, brands, and student opportunities
• Attends key educational conferences to promote our brands, supporting partnership development
• Plan and attend events with partners and prospective students such as brand awareness and informational events and trade shows in the medical and veterinary industry to market programs and develop awareness and prospects
• Discover and investigate new channels for inquiry generation for each institution
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the higher education industry
• Motivation to achieve success and meet Application goals as outlined by the Senior Director and institutional leaders
• Flexible and adaptable, recognized as a team player who enjoys collaboration and sharing successes
• Willingness to travel 50-80% of the time; demonstrated ability to work remotely as necessary
• Eastern Canada location
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and as a writer

Benefits

Hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week