Director, Marketing & Admissions Full-time, on-going MELBOURNE (Burwood) Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment Deakin College, located on the Deakin University campus at Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Geelong Waterfront is part of Navitas Limited, with operations across Australia, North America, Europe and the United Kingdom. Reporting to the College Director and Principal, the role is responsible for facilitating growth through the development and execution of strategy to strengthen Deakin College’s reputation, relationships along with domestic and international student market share. Responsibilities include managing key relationships with the Deakin University, government agencies, sponsoring bodies and education agents onshore and offshore; development of marketing and sales strategic and operational planning to achieve long terms College objectives; identifying and responding to opportunities for growth; developing and controlling e-marketing tactical activities; executing conversion and retention strategies through a CRM as well as leading and managing a team of Marketing and Admissions professionals. Participation in marketing/sales activities on and offshore is also a key responsibility. The position is a member of the College senior management team and actively contributes to the strategic direction and management of the College.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with extensive marketing, sales and management experience and relevant tertiary qualifications. A legal right to work in Australia is a requirement, as is proven ability to inspire and lead a diverse team, a track record in initiating and leading successful marketing strategies which have contributed to growth, and experience in the development and implementation of emarketing and on-line activities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships are also key, as is experience in planning and budgeting to achieve successful, cost-effective outcomes.
Krishnaraj Iyrapatham Deakin
Desirable
Ideally, the successful candidate will have marketing experience within the international and/ or domestic education sector.
What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, statement addressing selection criteria and three referees, should be sent to Dr John Duncan - College Director & Principal, Deakin College.
[email protected] Applications close on 4 November, 2016. Applicants are required to have valid Australian work rights. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. A copy of the position description for this role can be obtained from the Navitas website: http://www.navitas.com/careers.html
Krishnaraj Iyrapatham Deakin
