We are looking for a talented, dedicated professional to support Sheridan College’s activities in India via Grok Global’s Program Office. The successful candidate will be based in Chennai or Mumbai, as part of a pan-India team.
The successful candidate’s duties will include the provision of:
- localized (India-based) promotion and brand building activities,
- dissemination of information, such as providing training on the diploma and degree programs offered by Sheridan College to stakeholders like education consultants (agencies),
- build relationships with high-schools and other affiliates,
- follow up with academic offer holders via conversion/acceptance of offer campaigns,
- plan and deliver other in-market activities that support Sheridan’s brand and reputation as required,
- identifying and sharing higher education trends as they relate to students and agencies in India, with particular focus on trends that will impact Canada as a study destination for students.
The position involves significant domestic stakeholder-engagement activities. This may constitute participating in online/tech enabled information sessions, meetings, student education fairs, as well as conducting in-person versions of the aforementioned activities across India.
The position involves regular interactions with the pan-India team as well as college-based stakeholders. Significant travel time across India is expected (30-40%).
About Sheridan College
Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario’s leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 full-time and 18,500 continuing and part-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities — Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga.
An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan’s 190,000+ alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and the skilled trades.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Most Suitable Background
- 2-4 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles related to the international education sector.
- Experience representing a known institution will be an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree with good to strong academic performance.
- English and Hindi, at a Professional Working Proficiency.
- Additional State or Regional languages like Marathi or Gujarati are an asset.
- Study or experience abroad strongly preferred. Canada-related experience would be an asset.
- Experience in Social Media management and desktop publishing an asset
- MS office suite expertise required, knowledge of Salesforce and Peoplesoft is an asset
- Voluntary or other life experience that demonstrates creativity, hard work, persistence, and a drive to succeed.
The Most Important Traits to Succeed
- Strong communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others
- Strong strategic skills – evaluate issues and make tactical recommendations
- Good judgment / internal moral compass
- Able to multi-task and manage a balanced agenda
- Strong customer sensitivity
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Emotional maturity and confidence
- Ambitious and results-orientated
- Displays initiative and are resourceful
- Hardworking and persistent.
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