Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment

About the role

NUS-ISS is looking for a Manager, Graduate Programmes Recruitment to drive measurable growth in applications and enrolments across its graduate programmes. The role owns the full recruitment funnel, from outreach to conversion, using data-informed strategies, targeted campaigns and corporate engagement, with a strong focus on the Singapore and Southeast Asia markets.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment performance: deliver annual and quarterly enrolment targets, maintain or improve conversion benchmarks (lead-to-application, application-to-enrolment) through funnel optimisation, and provide real-time performance tracking and insights using analytics tools.
• Outreach impact: run a defined number of high-conversion outreach events per quarter with post-event ROI analysis, build a sustainable pipeline of qualified leads through data-driven campaigns, keep a performance calendar of outreach activities, and assist with logistics and administration for recruitment events and campaigns.
• Corporate engagement: support local and international Business Development teams in promoting stackable pathways and sponsored enrolments, and build strategic partnerships with HR and L&D teams for talent development pipelines.
• Stakeholder collaboration: ensure message consistency across Programme Chiefs, Marketing, Admissions and Business Development, share market intelligence on programme positioning, and lead or contribute to cross-functional performance reviews.

Required profile

• 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.
• Persuasive communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership, a bias for action and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Required skills

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