Company Description Education Matters, founded in 2003, is a leading international education consulting company that supports learners in making informed academic and career decisions. The organization integrates education and career counseling into a unified, aspirational approach to personal and professional growth. With a head office in Chennai, South India, and a company-owned office in Hyderabad, Education Matters serves a diverse range of students and institutions.

The company’s work has received notable appreciation from national and international leaders, reflecting its commitment to quality, integrity, and impact in the education sector.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Recruiter and Events Officer role based in Chennai. The Recruiter and Events Officer will manage end-to-end recruitment for student admissions and internal roles, including sourcing candidates, screening profiles, coordinating interviews, and maintaining accurate recruitment records. The role involves planning, organizing, and executing education fairs, information sessions, workshops, and outreach events in collaboration with partner institutions and internal teams.

The individual will engage with prospective students, families, and stakeholders, provide explicit information about educational opportunities, and represent the organization at schools, colleges, and community events.



Daily tasks include coordinating event logistics, preparing promotional materials, maintaining databases and reports, and working closely with counselors and management to meet recruitment and event participation targets.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for engaging with students, families, and institutional partners.
- Candidates should possess skills in event planning, coordination, and on-site execution, including managing logistics, vendors, and schedules.
- Candidates should possess organizational and administrative skills, including data management, reporting, and attention to detail.
- Candidates should possess relationship-building and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with schools, universities, and internal teams.
- Candidates should possess problem-solving and time management skills to handle multiple recruitment processes and events simultaneously.
- Relevant experience in recruitment, admissions, education consulting, or event management is highly beneficial.
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in business, communications, education, or related fields, is preferred.
- Comfort working on-site in Chennai with flexibility to attend events and outreach activities, including occasional evenings or weekends, is required.

📌 Recruiter and events officer (Chennai)
🏢 Education Matters
📍 Chennai