Job Description The International Recruitment Officer performs the following duties and responsibilities: develops and executes the enrollment plans for international applicants to the University’s academic programs, including Foundation, Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs (hereinafter - academic programs of the University), as well as for fee-paying admission; makes analysis of the previous year's enrollment plans and conducts market research to identify new opportunities and trends, by providing recommendations for improvement and effective achievement of enrollment targets; participates in reviewing partial scholarships and admission requirements for international applicants in collaboration with other structural divisions, as needed; builds relationships and coordinates interactions with external partners, including recruitment agencies, educational consultants, international schools, and other partners to expand the global applicant pool for enrollment on a fee-paying basis; provides comprehensive consultations to interested parties regarding the rules for participating in the competition for admission to the University's academic programs and conducts presentations for prospective international students to inform them about educational opportunities and career prospects; coordinates work with external agents who provide services for recruiting  international applicants for admission, including for fee-paying programs; conducts training sessions to recruitment agents on academic programs of the University, admissions requirements, university life and provides overall support to enhance recruitment efforts; coordinates and represents the University at international education fairs, exhibitions, and webinars to promote brand awareness globally; collaborates with University Schools and structural divisions to support recruitment efforts, promotional activities, and student admissions, assist and support as needed; monitors recruitment performance by providing regular reports and analytical notes and data analysis; develops proposals to the Director of the Division to improve the efficiency of international applicant recruitment processes suggesting recommendations  to optimize outcomes; timely and properly executes the tasks of the Director of the Division and the University`s management; observes the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Employer`s internal documents, as well as maintains the labor and performance discipline. Qualifications Education: Higher education, preferably in education, management, international relations, or related fields; A Master’s degree in a relevant field (education, management, or equivalent) is preferred;  A diploma from an institution where English is the language of instruction is a plus; Work experience: Minimum five years of relevant experience in educational institutions, universities, event organization, and student coordination; Proven experience working with external partners, including educational agents, and international cooperation in the field of education, especially in recruitment; Knowledge: Knowledge of global education trends and cross-cultural communication is an advantage; Familiarity with Kazakhstan’s education migration policies; Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a strong advantage; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships across cultures; Experience in student recruitment, international relations, or educational consulting; Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects; Proficient in preparing reports, analytical notes, and presentations; Ability to assist with budget planning related to international recruitment activities and resource management. Other requirements: Ability to travel internationally and represent the University at global events; Passion for education and commitment to the University’s mission and values; Leadership and teamwork skills; Strong sense of responsibility, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Additional Information Recruitment and selection process Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation. Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process. They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English. You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values