Market Development & Events Officer
Schiller International UniversityYour mission
Tasks and Responsabilities
- Identify and engage with key stakeholders in strategic local and international markets, including high schools, embassies, and community organizations.
- Research and identify the most relevant and high-impact education fairs in assigned markets, manage bookings, coordinate logistics, travel, and represent the institution at these events.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in high schools (counselors, principals, etc.)
- Develop and maintain a database of partner schools, embassies, and outreach opportunities.
- Identify and engage potential student ambassadors
Events Coordination:
- Plan, organize, and execute engagement events such as Open Days, campus tours, online events, workshops, and in-school presentations.
- Coordinate logistics, communication, and promotional materials in partnership with the Marketing team.
- Ensure post-event follow-up and lead handover to Sales teams.
- Monitor attendance and engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of each event.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
- Work closely with Sales departments to ensure lead quality and follow-up.
- Coordinate with Marketing to develop tailored campaigns and materials for different markets and events.
- Share market intelligence and insights with Sales to support conversion strategies.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in international Relations, Marketing, Education, or related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in student recruitment, outreach, counseling, or a similar role, preferably within an international or higher education setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
- Experience organizing events and coordinating logistics.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours as needed.
- Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English is required
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- French or German is a plus
- Experience working in an international higher education environment.
Additional Information
The position requires international travel and flexible working hours to support events and recruitment activities in different markets.
About us
Schiller International University is a global institution with campuses in Madrid, Tampa, Heidelberg, and Paris, offering a U.S.-accredited curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in an interconnected world. Through a combination of experiential learning, challenge-based education, and international mobility, we equip our students with the skills and mindset to become responsible global leaders.
At Schiller, we are committed not only to academic excellence, but also to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), we strive to ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment and career development practices across all our campuses.
We actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups, especially in disciplines where gender imbalance persists, and we are committed to supporting all members of our community in their professional growth and leadership development.
Our approach is supported by a commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, ensuring that our practices evolve in line with international standards and reflect our values as a global institution.