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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Admissions and Marketing Manager

Description

The Admissions and Marketing Manager drives admissions management, integrated marketing (PR & social media), channel expansion to attract and convert high-caliber senior executive candidates for the EMBA program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Admissions Strategy & Management: Formulate and execute recruitment strategies; manage the end-to-end admissions funnel including candidate outreach, application screening, interview coordination and candidate conversion.
  • Marketing, PR & Social Media Operations: Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns (digital marketing and events) to elevate brand reputation and candidate acquisition.
  • PR & Content Strategy: Draft, edit, and publish high-quality PR articles, thought-leadership pieces, and press materials tailored for senior executive audiences.
  • Social Media & Video Channel Management: Oversee and manage official social media platforms, including WeChat Channels, Red Note, and video content production/curation.
  • Market Intelligence & Analytics: Track market trends, perform competitor analysis, and deliver data-driven reports on admissions funnels and marketing ROI.
  • Channel Expansion & Pipeline Growth: Identify, develop, and diversify innovative recruitment channels (e.g., executive networks, industry associations, KOLs) to expand the prospective student pool and drive lead generation.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience in admissions, marketing, PR, or business development,ideally in executive education, higher education.
  • Language Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with strong Chinese copywriting skills for executive PR and social media content.
  • Industry & Market Insight: Deep understanding of the executive education landscape and senior corporate networks in Greater China and Asia.
  • Operational Drive: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, work under pressure, and meet performance targets.
  • Mobility & Flexibility: Willingness to travel frequently (primarily in Mainland China) and work outside standard office hours/weekends during peak recruitment cycles.

Benefits

  • Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.
  • A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Skills

Required

  • admissions management
  • integrated marketing
  • PR
  • social media operations
  • market intelligence
  • analytics
  • channel expansion
  • pipeline growth
  • English
  • Chinese
Apply on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)