Student Recruitment Specialist
RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
Role:Objective
The principal objective of the post is to drive student recruitment to RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, supporting the achievement of recruitment targets across the University’s programmes.
The postholder will take an account management and relationship-led approach to recruitment, establishing, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with schools, career counsellors, government bodies and other key stakeholders. They will act as a trusted adviser and key point of contact, identifying opportunities to support application and enrolment growth.
The postholder will work closely with the Student Recruitment Team Lead and wider team to develop and deliver recruitment plans across Bahrain, the GCC and other priority markets.
Key Interfaces:
RCSI Bahrain staff, schools, career counsellors, government and education bodies, third-party service providers.
This position requires a high degree of cross-functional liaison with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Student Recruitment and Business Development
Drive the delivery of student recruitment plans for all RCSI Bahrain programmes
Develop and manage a portfolio of priority schools across key markets, building strong, productive and long-term relationships
Act as a trusted adviser and key point of contact for career counsellors, schools and other key stakeholders
Plan and deliver school visits, presentations, career fairs, recruitment events, campus tours, webinars and other student attraction activities across Bahrain, the GCC and other priority markets
Work with the Student Recruitment team to identify priority markets, schools and opportunities, using recruitment data and market insight to focus activity and increase applications
Identify and develop new recruitment opportunities, partnerships and channels to strengthen the prospective student pipeline
Represent RCSI Bahrain professionally at external events and meetings, communicating the University’s programmes and proposition with confidence
Admissions and conversion
Support prospective students throughout the recruitment and admissions journey, from initial enquiry through to application, offer and registration
Work closely with Admissions colleagues to identify and address issues affecting applicant progression and conversion
Contribute to initiatives designed to improve enquiry-to-application, application-to-offer and offer-to-registration conversion
CRM management
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records with the University’s CRM systems
Record engagement activity, opportunities, follow-up actions and outcomes to support effective relationship and pipeline management
Provide regular updates and reporting on recruitment activity
Market insight
Work with the Marketing team to ensure recruitment materials are accurate, up to date, and available when required
Provide recruitment and market insight to support marketing campaigns
Contribute to market research and insight-generation activities, including feedback from key stakeholders
Monitor competitor activity and market developments and share relevant insights with the Student Recruitment Team Lead and wider team
Other responsibilities
Ensure that all RCSI and RCSI Bahrain policies and procedures are adhered to
Undergo training programmes and development as may be required
Represent the best interests of RCSI and RCSI Bahrain at all times
Perform other duties as may be required
The duties listed above are not exhaustive
Requirements
Key Requirements and Competencies
Education and experience
Excellent command of the English language, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
A higher education qualification, preferably in a business or management-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrable experience in business development, account management, sales, relationship management, or recruitment
Experience of using CRM systems to manage relationships, opportunities and stakeholder information
Experience in student recruitment and admissions is desirable
Experience in higher education or a comparable relationship-focused environment would be advantageous
Skills and competencies
Commercially minded, proactive and results-focused, with a strong drive to deliver recruitment outcomes
Strong relationship-building and account management skills, with the ability to become a trusted adviser to key stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, adaptable to different audiences
Strong business development skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop productive long-term relationships
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines
A motivated individual who takes ownership of their tasks and works effectively both independently and as part of a team
Confident using CRM data and market insight to prioritise activity and support decision-making
Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, when required