International Student Recruitment Manager

Company: upGrad Global Study Partners (GSP)

Location: Vijayawada (On-site, 5 days/week)

Department: Business Development / International Recruitment

About upGrad GSP

upGrad GSP connects recruitment partners with global institutions to help students access international education. Our platform gives partners the tools to manage applications and track progress, while institutions get full visibility into the admissions journey.

Role Overview

You'll drive growth across international markets by identifying, onboarding, and scaling Recruitment Partners (RPs). You'll work with local and global teams to bring in high-quality student enrolments for upGrad's Global Student Program.

What You'll Do

Partner Onboarding

Identify and onboard new recruitment partners and education consultants
Vet partners through due diligence and documentation checks
Build a compliant, high-performing partner network

Relationship Management

Maintain and grow relationships with existing partners
Run regular performance reviews and training sessions
Track partner-led recruitment pipelines

Partner & Student Support

Help partners with counselling guidance and application reviews
Ensure accurate, compliant communication with students
Coordinate with Admissions, Compliance, and Operations
Resolve partner and application escalations

Market Intelligence

Monitor market trends, visa policies, and competitor activity
Share insights to improve partner productivity and conversions

What We're Looking For

3–6 years in international student recruitment, overseas education, or B2B education partnerships
Experience managing recruitment partners or agent networks
Strong grasp of admissions processes, compliance, and visa rules
Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced, target-driven role
Willing to travel across Maharashtra and other assigned regions

Education

Bachelor's degree required; MBA/postgraduate degree preferred.

International Business Development Manager