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Job description / Role
Dubai based, Full-time Ongoing role
Part of Navitas global Source Country Office (SCO) network, Navitas Dubai was established in 2012. Dubai, along with Nairobi Office, forms the Navitas MENESA (Middle East; North, East & Southern Africa) Source Country Offices. These offices are responsible for the management of partner and stakeholder relationships; regional sales and marketing activities; and student recruitment to Navitas University Programs globally.
This role forms an integral part of the Navitas (MENESA) Group Marketing team and will be based within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position reports to the Operations Manager MENESA & Senior Marketing Managers MENESA and will work closely across Navitas divisions within MENESA. The overall objective of the position is to drive and support the student admissions, compliance and eligibility screening of Navitas MENESA students electing to study abroad. Strong analytical, time management, systems and communication skills are required for this role, as is experience in managing administrative functions. This is an entry level position for those who are able to excel in a junior marketing and operations support role within an dynamic business and educational environment, as a member of a global industry leader.
Requirements
Essential
- Excellent/expert-level written and oral capability in the English language
- Possession of a tertiary degree level qualification (Bachelor or Masters degree) and some marketing, business administration (or related) experience
- High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills inclusive of presentation skills
- Proven ability as a team player, able to operate independently and with little supervision a self starter able to excel at tasks and grasp concepts and instruction quickly
- Proficiency in SalesForce, Oracle or other systems and business administration databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and software
- Proficiency in marketing use of social media
- Demonstrated flexible attitude to work (e.g. in hours and content), including a willingness to work weekends and evenings in support of recruitment activities both locally and internationally
- Innovative thinking and proactive work habits inclusive of an eye for detail
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, changing priorities and to take responsibility for decisions and outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure competing demands are met
- Legal right of work and abode in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Desirable
- International work experience in the marketing, business administration, education / language sector
- International study experience
- Fluency in Arabic and/or Persian
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within the MENESA region and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Kylie Craven, UPD HR at Kylie.Craven@navitas.com. Applications close on Monday 22nd December 2014.
Successful applicants require working rights in Dubai, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
For an expanded advert, including selection criteria and a position description, please visit: http://www.navitas.com/careers.html
About the Company
Navitas has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Over the last 40 years, hundreds of thousands of learners from around the world have graduated from Navitas colleges, having experienced a teaching and learning environment that supports them to harness their talents and achieve their dreams.
Navitas’ success is underpinned by its unparalleled international network, a peerless commitment to student experiences and outcomes, a track record of working in partnership with universities and industry and a passion for discovering new technologies and models of teaching and learning that will improve education now and into the future.
From pre-university and pathway programs to university, to English language and vocational training and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Navitas reaches more than 80,000 aspirational learners at more than 120 colleges and campuses across its global network each year, powered by a diverse and talented group of 8,000 employees.