Regional Manager

About the opportunity 

The UQC Regional Manager’s key role is the coordination, management, and evaluation of offshore education opportunities for UQC in emerging markets such as SE Asia and LATAM as well as domestic education opportunities. The position will collaborate directly with UQ Future Students recruitment team and support their activities for the marketing, promotion of pathway programs and the recruitment of pathways students. This role will also have responsibility to engage with partners and agents for stand-alone ELICOS, Group Programs (including Study Abroad) and VET programs. 

The position will involve regular local and international travel.

About UQ College 

The primary purpose of the UQC is ‘to be the trusted pathway provider for the University of Queensland (UQ) that delivers a consistent flow of high-quality, well-prepared students who will succeed in their studies at UQ.’ Our ambition is to be known as the pathway provider that:

• Prepares students for future success at UQ through rich and broad educational experiences.
• Is a premier provider of high-quality pathway programs, integrated and customised programs and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Has a global reach in education and training delivery. 
• Breaks down barriers to education through the targeted and effective implementation of the Queensland Commitment.
• Is values-led, and deeply committed to delivering exceptional student and learner outcomes.

UQC provides international and domestic students with access to further and higher education through the delivery of high-quality pathway programs: the Foundation Program, the Bridging English Course, the Tertiary Preparation Program and several Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programs.  In addition to pathway programs, UQC is rebuilding its long-standing partnerships with clients, partners, and institutions to strategically grow standalone English language enrolments, and Customised Programs and Study Tours.

Information about UQC may be found at https://www.uqcollege.uq.edu.au

About the team

The Regional Manager will join our Business Development team and report directly to the Senior Manager Business Development. The team are responsible for implementing UQC’s ambitious Strategy and Operational Plans. 

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Extensive experience in marketing and business development in the education industry across international markets, with an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and generating opportunities. 
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Marketing or Business and or substantial relevant skills and work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage short, medium, and long-term sales pipeline in relation to student targets.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present in front of large audiences. 
• Strong cross-cultural understanding and ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of audiences from different cultural backgrounds and respond positively when resolving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and liaise with a range of recruitment agents, and partners including client institutions, corporations, and government agencies.
• Highly organised to manage multiple projects, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and plan work to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to work some weekends and additional hours from time to time.
• Queensland Government Blue Card (Working with Children check)
• Current Driver’s Licence and current passport

What we can offer you

Join a community where excellence is at the centre of our culture and where you will be actively contributing to our purpose of preparing students for success in their future studies.

A range of employee benefits include:

• Access to well-resourced, vibrant work environment located in some of the most modern fit out buildings at UQ and centrally located on the beautiful St. Lucia campus.
• 4 weeks paid recreation leave.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to public transport discounted scheme.
• Access to UQ campus facilities such as sport and recreation, libraries, health and dental care centres and free annual influenza vaccinations.
• Access to on campus childcare centres.
• Access to the UQ Safe App.
• Access to funding for professional development opportunities. 
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Program.

About your application

In your application include a cover letter which briefly addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description and a recent resume.  

www.uqcollege.uq.edu.au/about/careers

The position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kate Galati, Senior Manager Business Development at ********@uqcollege.uq.edu.au