Job Title:
Student Recruitment Officer – Europe and US markets
Department:
IR0003 Marketing and Admissions
Reporting to:
DBS Business Development Manager for Europe
The position of Student Recruitment Officer – Europe and US Markets has responsibility, reporting to the Business Development Manager Europe and US, to recruit students from mainland Europe, the United States, and other regions in line with agreed targets. Based at our Dublin campus at Aungier Street, the role combines both office-based activity—such as administration, assisting admissions, partner communication, and CRM management—and international-facing travel to represent DBS at partner institutions, International Days, and recruitment events, both virtually and in-person in Europe, the US, and Dublin.
Recruitment efforts will focus on promoting DBS’s suite of QQI-accredited programmes, including semester study abroad, articulation agreements, postgraduate entry routes, and bespoke group programmes.
Travel is an important requirement of this role.

Specific responsibilities of the Student Recruitment Officer for Europe and US will include:

• Facilitating the recruitment of students from mainland Europe, US and other markets in accordance with agreed targets
• Developing and managing partner relationships for the College to support the delivery of our Internationalisation strategic objectives. This includes existing partners as well as developing new partnerships annually
• Researching and identifying new partnership and recruitment opportunities within the higher education sector in selected markets, including colleges, universities, and study abroad providers.
• Deliver presentations, webinars, and information sessions to promote the College’s programmes to Partners/ Agents and their students where required
• Arrange visits/meetings to partner colleges as per an approved travel plan
• Provide support to the Business Development Manager for Europe and US
• In conjunction with the Business Development manager for Europe and US, to develop, deliver and evaluate student recruitment plans for target schools within designated regions.
• Review plans on a regular basis and the monitoring and management of the recruitment target to assess if objectives are been met
• Provide comprehensive reports on partner visits and to ensure that market intelligence gained through recruitment activity is fed back to colleagues within the recruitment function to inform future activity.
• Responsible in ensuring all administration processes associated with recruitment and
• Monitoring and reporting on trends and performance data specific to the key markets, including conversion and retention metrics.
• To build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including academic recruitment staff, Admissions teams, Student Experience and Careers and to work collaboratively with these stakeholders to support EU recruitment.
• Act as Liaison and contact Person for relevant Colleges and Partners
• Conduct regular follow up call campaigns with Partners
• Follow up with student recruitment leads and applications at all statuses by phone, email or any other communication channel as directed
• Liaising with all applicants from Partner Colleges and Agents regarding status of their application
• Work with the Marketing Manager and Digital Content Assistant in developing relevant marketing communications for European partners and their students and building marketing plans for markets
• Attendance at International Days, Open events, Recruitment fairs, virtual fairs, registration and Induction events in Europe and in DBS
• Assist in other student recruitment areas when required
• Additional administrative and marketing tasks as delegated by management
• To maintain, update and keep abreast of own professional knowledge/sector wide issues relating to areas particular to the role and to share best practice and train other colleagues as necessary

Working Relationships:

The management of successful working relationships will be an integral aspect of the role. This will include:

• Regular interaction with the Admissions Office
• Co-operation with Sales, Marketing and Academic Operations and Student Services teams
• Partner Schools and their students
• Agents

Reporting Arrangement:
The Student Recruitment Officer for Europe will report directly to the Business Development Manager, Europe and US and will have a high level of day-to-day autonomy in discharging his/her responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Dynamic and results orientated
• Presentation skills
• Organisational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of US markets is desirable
• Proven ability to communicate information to the public in an effective and professional manner
• Excellent Interpersonal and written communication skills
• Good computer & keyboard skills, preferably including word processing, databases,
• Experience/knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce desired)
• Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives
• Flexible approach to work as there may be some evenings and weekend work required as well as international travel
• Third level qualification
• Experience of working within the educational sector and with partners and institutions
• Experience in relationship management
• European Language is desirable

Pay & Benefits

The salary for this role is DOE.

• Free Internal Courses;
• Discounted Fees for Family Members;
• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;
• Sports & Social;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Employee Discount Scheme;
• Paid sick leave;
• Death-In-Service Benefit.

This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
Position Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Regular
Pay Frequency:
Annual
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Functional Area:
Student Acquisition
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This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
DBS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly

Specific responsibilities of the Student Recruitment Officer for Europe and US will include:

• Facilitating the recruitment of students from mainland Europe, US and other markets in accordance with agreed targets
• Developing and managing partner relationships for the College to support the delivery of our Internationalisation strategic objectives. This includes existing partners as well as developing new partnerships annually
• Researching and identifying new partnership and recruitment opportunities within the higher education sector in selected markets, including colleges, universities, and study abroad providers.
• Deliver presentations, webinars, and information sessions to promote the College’s programmes to Partners/ Agents and their students where required
• Arrange visits/meetings to partner colleges as per an approved travel plan
• Provide support to the Business Development Manager for Europe and US
• In conjunction with the Business Development manager for Europe and US, to develop, deliver and evaluate student recruitment plans for target schools within designated regions.
• Review plans on a regular basis and the monitoring and management of the recruitment target to assess if objectives are been met
• Provide comprehensive reports on partner visits and to ensure that market intelligence gained through recruitment activity is fed back to colleagues within the recruitment function to inform future activity.
• Responsible in ensuring all administration processes associated with recruitment and
• Monitoring and reporting on trends and performance data specific to the key markets, including conversion and retention metrics.
• To build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including academic recruitment staff, Admissions teams, Student Experience and Careers and to work collaboratively with these stakeholders to support EU recruitment.
• Act as Liaison and contact Person for relevant Colleges and Partners
• Conduct regular follow up call campaigns with Partners
• Follow up with student recruitment leads and applications at all statuses by phone, email or any other communication channel as directed
• Liaising with all applicants from Partner Colleges and Agents regarding status of their application
• Work with the Marketing Manager and Digital Content Assistant in developing relevant marketing communications for European partners and their students and building marketing plans for markets
• Attendance at International Days, Open events, Recruitment fairs, virtual fairs, registration and Induction events in Europe and in DBS
• Assist in other student recruitment areas when required
• Additional administrative and marketing tasks as delegated by management
• To maintain, update and keep abreast of own professional knowledge/sector wide issues relating to areas particular to the role and to share best practice and train other colleagues as necessar

The management of successful working relationships will be an integral aspect of the role. This will include:

• Regular interaction with the Admissions Office
• Co-operation with Sales, Marketing and Academic Operations and Student Services teams
• Partner Schools and their students
• Agent

The salary for this role is DOE.

• Free Internal Courses;
• Discounted Fees for Family Members;
• Life Assurance & Disabilities Cover;
• Sports & Social;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Employee Discount Scheme;
• Paid sick leave;
• Death-In-Service Benefit