In-Country Representative – UC Riverside School of Business

About UC Riverside School Of Business

Part of the prestigious University of California system, UC Riverside School of Business is located in Southern California and offers globally recognized graduate programs, including the MBA, Master of Finance, and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc). The school emphasizes innovation, diversity, and career readiness, preparing students to become leaders in a rapidly evolving global business landscape. Its multicultural campus and proximity to key economic hubs make it an ideal destination for international students pursuing world-class business education.

Job Purpose

UC Riverside School of Business, in collaboration with Unireach, is seeking a strategic and proactive In-Country Representative to lead international student recruitment efforts across India. Based in Nagpur, this role focuses on increasing enrollments for graduate business programs by expanding agent networks, executing region-specific marketing strategies, and driving student engagement across the entire recruitment funnel. The ideal candidate should possess deep market knowledge, relationship management skills, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement India-specific recruitment and marketing strategies to increase international student enrollments for UC Riverside School of Business graduate programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide network of agents across India, ensuring they are well-trained and updated on UC Riverside’s offerings, application procedures, and visa requirements.
• Conduct a minimum of 4–5 daily agent visits to deliver training and reinforce engagement through ongoing communication.
• Represent UC Riverside School of Business at spot admission days, education fairs, agent events, and virtual information/training sessions to generate awareness and drive quality applications.
• Guide applicants through the full recruitment funnel, from application to submission, and Offer Letter to I-20, by working closely with UC Riverside admissions and KC Overseas teams.
• Hold offer conversion events and conduct regular follow-up calls to students holding offer letters to improve yield and ensure timely progress through the funnel.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students and agents to support conversion and maintain high service standards.
• Counsel students and parents on UC Riverside programs, admissions processes, and career outcomes to aid informed decision-making.
• Lead pre-departure briefings and conduct visa mock interviews for deposited students to prepare them for successful visa outcomes.
• Monitor regional education trends and competitor activity to inform recruitment strategy and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in biweekly strategic meetings with the Director and Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at UC Riverside School of Business to review progress and align on goals.
• Track recruitment metrics, maintain accurate records via CRM tools, and submit regular performance updates to both KC Overseas and UC Riverside teams.
• Travel extensively across India (15–20 working days/month) to execute recruitment activities, engage agents, and support institutional visibility.
• 4 -6 years of experience in international student recruitment (USA Markets) or education Industry
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Experience representing a known institution will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CRM tools.
• Social media, event planning, and logistics coordination experience are assets.
• High degree of initiative, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.