Overview
International Marketing & Recruitment Specialist – Latin America (Colombia and neighbouring countries, except Brazil) Jobs in New Westminster, BC at Douglas College
Full job description
Work Arrangements
This temporary full-time (40 hours per week) one-year contract will be available May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 with the possibility of renewal.
The location of the work will be in Colombia.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager of International Marketing & Recruitment, theInternational Marketing & Recruitment Specialistcollaborates closely with Douglas College’s International Marketing & Recruitment Team. The role entails developing and executing a targeted marketing and recruitment strategy forColombia and its neighbouring countries (excluding Brazil).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, cultivating partnerships with educational agents, and representing the College at recruitment events throughout Latin America. This position involves engaging with students and agents from neighbouring countries. When necessary, the marketing representative will provide logistical support for Douglas College’s employees who are in Colombia on business trips.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration with a major in marketing, Cross-cultural Studies, or International Education field.
Minimum of 2 years of recent work experience in marketing and business development, preferably in the International Education sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including an excellent working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).Native Spanish speaker is required.
Experience studying overseas, particularly in Canada, is an asset.
Good knowledge of the Canadian education system and Latin American geography, history, politics, and current and local affairs.
Experience with running social media campaigns, virtual marketing campaigns and initiatives, and webinars.
Experience presenting to small and large groups in informal and formal settings.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing relationships with external organizations (including pathway administrators, high school counselors, education consultants/agents, study abroad departments at overseas institutions, etc.) and a variety of stakeholders across the College community including faculty, department coordinators/chairs, administration, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective marketing and recruitment strategies and events for a wide variety of stakeholders including private institutions, high schools, and international education agents.
In-depth understanding of the field of international student marketing and recruitment including key competitors, developments in the field, current tactics, and market research and indicators.
Experience planning, coordinating and organizing large-scale recruitment events.
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Title: International Marketing & Recruitment Specialist – Latin America (Colombia and neighbouring countries, except Brazil)
Company: Douglas College
Location: New Westminster, BC
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