Job Description – International Student Recruitment Manager

Company: up Grad Global Study Partners (GSP)
Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Business Development / International Recruitment

About up Grad GSP

up Grad Global Study Partners (GSP) is a global partner network built for shared success. Our platform brings together committed recruitment partners and world-class institutions to facilitate life-changing international education opportunities for students worldwide.
We combine technology with strong on-ground expertise, enabling recruitment partners to efficiently manage applications, track progress, and collaborate seamlessly with regional and global teams. Institutions benefit from end-to-end visibility across the admissions journey, allowing them to focus on enrolment quality and student success.

Community-first and platform-led, up Grad GSP empowers partners to work smarter, grow sustainably, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Role Overview

The International Student Recruitment Manager will be responsible for accelerating growth across assigned international markets by identifying, onboarding, managing, and scaling Recruitment Partners (RPs). Based in Kochi, Kerala, the role will work closely with domestic and global stakeholders to drive high-quality student enrolments into up Grad GSP’s Global Student Program (GSP).

This position requires robust relationship management skills, market intelligence, and a solid understanding of the international education recruitment ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Partner Identification & Onboarding

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new Recruitment Partners,



including education consultants and channel partners.
- Conduct partner due diligence, reference checks, and documentation validation.
- Ensure partners meet quality, compliance, and ethical recruitment standards.
- Build a scalable, compliant, and performance-driven partner ecosystem.

1. Relationship Management & Partner Engagement

- Manage and strengthen relationships with existing Recruitment Partners to ensure sustained recruitment performance.
- Conduct regular partner reviews, engagement meetings, and performance discussions.
- Deliver partner training on programs, admission processes, compliance requirements, and internal systems.
- Monitor partner-led marketing initiatives and student recruitment pipelines.

1. Partner Support & Student Counselling Assistance

- Support Recruitment Partners with counselling guidance, eligibility checks, and application quality reviews.
- Ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant information is shared with prospective students.
- Coordinate closely with Admissions, Compliance, and Operations teams to enable smooth and timely application processing.
- Act as a point of escalation for partner and application-related issues.

1. Market Intelligence & Product Positioning

- Track market trends, policy updates, visa regulations,



and competitor activity across assigned international markets.
- Strengthen program, institution, and service positioning with Recruitment Partners.
- Provide actionable insights to internal teams to improve partner productivity and enrolment quality.
- Support strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market reach and improving conversion outcomes.

Overall Role Objective

The International Student Recruitment Manager will play a critical role in strengthening and expanding the Recruitment Partner network, driving partner success, and delivering high-quality student enrolments into up Grad GSP’s Global Student Program.

The role demands proactive partner engagement, strong execution discipline, and consistent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile

- 3-6 years of experience in international student recruitment, overseas education, or B2B education partnerships.
- Proven experience managing Recruitment Partners or education agent networks.
- Strong understanding of international admissions processes, compliance requirements, and visa regulations.
- Excellent relationship management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree mandatory.
- Postgraduate qualification or MBA preferred.

Why Join up Grad GSP

Join a rapidly growing global education platform that values partner success, ethical recruitment, and student outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work with international stakeholders, build a high-impact partner ecosystem, and contribute meaningfully to global student mobility.

📌 International Student Recruitment Manager (Kochi)
🏢 upGrad GSP
📍 Kochi