Full-Time

International Recruitment Manager

Posted on 4/16/2025

ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects students with study abroad opportunities

No salary listed

Mid

Khasa, India + 1 more

More locations: Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Category
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Required Skills
Social Media
Marketing
Requirements
  • Fluent in English
  • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of international student recruitment experience for secondary and/or post-secondary institutions
  • Exceptional communication verbal and written skills
  • Autonomous self-starter, with the ability to work independently within a team-based environment
  • Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with attention to detail to ensure information accuracy
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills under ambiguous circumstances to ensure you provide the best outcome for our students while maintaining integrity with our partner relationships
Responsibilities
  • Represent ApplyBoard brand to promote ApplyBoard services to agents, international educators, and prospective students
  • Increase international student enrolment at ApplyBoard by recruiting international students from diverse regions
  • Negotiate terms of engagement, provide training to agents and their staff, and keep the agent contacts engaged with ApplyBoard through regular communication
  • Undergo presentations in the local marketplace to further promote ApplyBoard
  • Train and guide agents to improve the quality and volume of international applicants, ensuring top quality
  • Disseminate communications and activities online using CRM and social media platforms including delivering key messages and encouraging engagement from potential and current students
  • Implement marketing and recruitment strategies through research and market analysis to maximize international student outreach
  • Proactively undergo agent outreach
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with educational consultants and or postsecondary institutions directly; considered a bonus
  • Experience working with a CRM; considered an asset

ApplyBoard connects international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform to simplify the study abroad process. The platform helps students find educational opportunities that match their background, skills, and interests by using technology to recommend suitable programs and schools. Unlike its competitors, ApplyBoard focuses on creating partnerships with educational institutions and recruitment partners, earning revenue through service fees while also providing tools to enhance the application experience. The company has secured over $50 million in scholarships for students, adding value to its offerings and strengthening relationships with schools. The goal of ApplyBoard is to streamline the application process for students and help them access diverse educational opportunities worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$567M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ApplyBoard raised $300 million, boosting its expansion and innovation capabilities.
  • The rise of AI-driven learning enhances ApplyBoard's student matching and user satisfaction.
  • 5G expansion globally improves ApplyBoard's reach in emerging markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new EdTech startups threatens ApplyBoard's market share.
  • Potential decline in Canadian student visas may impact ApplyBoard's revenue.
  • Economic instability in Asia and Europe could affect students' ability to afford education.

What makes ApplyBoard unique

  • ApplyBoard offers a unique AI advisor, Abbie, for personalized study abroad guidance.
  • The platform secures exclusive scholarships, enhancing value for students and partner institutions.
  • ApplyBoard's partnerships with British Council and others strengthen its global educational network.

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Benefits

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including dental and vision, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a personal spending account, and more.

Exceptional Onboarding: We build connections from day one with fellow team members while also providing access to technology and vital training and resources needed for a great onboarding experience.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a generous compensation package that includes an above industry average salary, plus regular performance bonuses.

Equity: We are proud to offer company stock options to our team members so they can benefit and thrive along with ApplyBoard.

Professional Development: We want our team members to develop and grow every day, so we offer complementary LinkedIn Learning along with internal development programs.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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