Associate Director

Associate Director

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: Competitive

As Associate Director for Türkiye, you will be the strategic force behind our student recruitment success in the region. Leading, motivating and developing a talented team, you will drive ambitious growth targets for our US and Canadian University partnerships, and for our UK Colleges. The role will also support and drive recruitment from Türkiye to other Kaplan products in line with business objectives. 

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What you’ll bring to the role 

This is a high-impact role where you will be expected to challenge the status quo, harness data and technology, and build powerful relationships with students and their parents, agents, sponsors, and partner institutions. You will be a champion of innovation, continuously evolving our recruitment strategy to stay ahead of market trends and deliver exceptional results.

You are a visionary leader with a passion for international education and a track record of delivering results in dynamic markets. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and a collaborative spirit.

• Substantial experience in a senior role in student recruitment, international education, or a related field, in Türkiye.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including experience of remote management of direct reports

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

• A data-driven approach to strategy and decision-making.

• Working knowledge of AI tools and platforms to drive efficiency, personalisation, and innovation in recruitment and engagement.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

• A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to pivot and operate with ambiguity.

• Fluency in Turkish and English.

• Ability to travel within Türkiye, and internationally as required, between 10-14 weeks per year on average

What we do 

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., empowers international students to achieve their academic and career goals through flexible study options across the UK, USA, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada. We partner with 21 world-class universities and welcome thousands of students from over 100 countries each year. Our success is built on exceptional teaching, outstanding student support, and a commitment to innovation and growth. As a commercially successful and rapidly expanding business, we offer exciting opportunities for long-term career progression. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 19th  September 2025.

Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.  

Application Support  

If you require technical support, you can contact kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com