Associate Director Student Recruitment - University Programmes

Reference number: JR257805

Location: New Delhi, India

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a Associate Director to join our team.

You will lead the development and delivery of recruitment to our university partners degree programmes. This is a commercially focused role designed to support diversification beyond traditional pathway recruitment, ensuring Kaplan can identify, prioritise and convert new direct recruitment opportunities in a responsible and scalable way.

You will work closely with regional recruitment teams, partner and product teams, marketing, admissions, operations and systems stakeholders to understand what is feasible, what is required to launch successfully, and where direct recruitment can make the greatest impact. Your responsibility will include bringing together market insight, delivery planning and cross-functional coordination so that new opportunities are translated into clear recruitment plans and measurable outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an expert in international student recruitment who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

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What You'll Bring To The Role

• Proven experience in international student recruitment, with exposure to university recruitment and/or direct recruitment models, as well as agent networks.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering recruitment growth, improving conversion and using data to inform decisions.
• Understanding of international education markets and the operational requirements that sit behind successful recruitment delivery.
• Confident working across cultures, markets and functions, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strategic and practical: able to see the growth opportunity while also identifying the systems, process and delivery requirements needed to make it work.
• Excellent communication with all stakeholders across the organisation, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate with ambiguity and pace.
• Comfortable with learning and adopting new digital tools, including AI-powered platforms, to enhance efficiency and leverage autonomy.
  
  

What We Do

Kaplan International Pathways, partners with leading universities to offer international students a wide range of flexible study options — from university preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Each year, thousands of students from over 100 countries join our programmes, supported by our expertise in student recruitment, exceptional teaching and a focus on customer service and pastoral care.

What We Offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Medical insurance for self dependent (company sponsored)
• 27 days holiday plus national holidays
• Working hours 37.5 per week ( Flexible based on role requirement)
• The opportunity to grow as part of a division in a successful multi-national education company
• Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
  
  

How To Apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 30th August 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.