Senior Student Advisor

Emeris; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Staff and family discounts on programs

Incentive bonus structure

Job summary

Emeris Pretoria Campus is seeking a Senior Student Advisor to lead outreach, interviews, applications and registrations with prospective students and parents. You will present to schools, coordinate databases, and drive engagement at career events, while guiding applicants through the online process and ensuring timely follow-ups.

The role requires a 3-year diploma or bachelor''s degree in relevant fields, plus at least two years in sales. A valid driver''s license and own car are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sales experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Own car and driver''s license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools to showcase the institution.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Meet monthly targets for databases, interviews, applications and registrations.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, call/interview booking trackers and CRM records.
• Assist students with the online application process and follow up on unpaid applications.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Diploma / Bachelor''s degree (NQF 7) in Business / Marketing / PR / Communications

Job description

Direct Reporting Line:

Head: Student Recruitment

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for a Senior Student Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

Database Collection

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.

Interview Target

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual interviews.

Application Target

• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensuring payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual applications.

Registration Target

• Meet individual targets for new student registrations.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools is crucial.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.

Special Requirements:

• Own car and driver's license required.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Emerisisan Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.