GROK Looking for Student Recruitment Officer at Remote Full Time

University of California, Riverside

Remote in North or East China

Please click here if you would like to apply for the role in North China.

Please click here if you would like to apply for the role in East China.

We are looking for a talented, dedicated professional to be a China-based Recruitment Officer for UC Riverside in the USA. The role will be based in North or East China and will be fully dedicated to representing UC Riverside.

Located in the heart of Southern California, UC Riverside (UCR) stands on a sprawling 1,200-acre campus, serving as a dynamic hub for the exploration of critical community issues— from the environment to arts, history, and culture. Celebrated as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the U.S., UCR holds prestigious rankings, including No. 12 among all U.S. universities by Money Magazine in 2020 and a global ranking in the top 1% by the Center for World University in 2019-20. Proudly positioned as the top U.S. university for social mobility and No. 2 in financial aid among top-tier universities, UCR’s commitment to excellence is further underscored by a world-renowned Department of Entomology and a faculty boasting 2 Nobel Laureates and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

Profile of candidate

The Student Recruitment Officer, based in North or East China, will work full-time to intensively support UCR’s student recruitment endeavors. Primary responsibilities include managing student recruitment activities across China, nurturing relationships with study abroad agents, high schools, and other educational partners, and fostering ties with school counselors. Additionally, the officer will lead in the follow-up and conversion of offer-holders, assist in brand building, and participate in digital marketing activities. An ideal candidate possesses experience representing a US or other foreign educational institution in student recruitment or related study abroad efforts. This role demands sophisticated interactions with UCR’s administration and faculty, with significant travel requirements estimated at 40%.

The Most Suitable Background

At least 3-4 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles related to education or international education.

Experience representing a known institution will be a plus.

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.

Marketing experience would be an advantage.

Strong English fluency. Proficient in business writing. Able to discuss strategy and analysis with English speakers.

Study or experience abroad is strongly preferred. Study or experience in the USA is even better.

Voluntary or other life experience that demonstrates creativity, hard work, persistence or drive to succeed

Individual Qualities

Strong communication skills and able to influence others

Strong strategic skills – able to build sustainable partnerships

Good judgment, internal moral compass

Able to work collaboratively

Strong sense of initiative and creativity for new ideas

Strong planning and reporting skills

Able to multitask and manage a balanced agenda

Strong customer sensitivity

Attention to detail

Intelligence, creative problem-solving skills

Emotional maturity and confidence

Ambitious and driven to results

Initiative and resourceful

Hardworking and persistent.

Please click here if you would like to apply for the role in North China.

Please click here if you would like to apply for the role in East China.