Student Advisor

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Gauteng is seeking a Student Advisor. In this role, you will have the opportunity to positively impact prospective students' lives by conducting interviews, delivering engaging presentations at schools, and assisting with the application process. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales, exceptional communication skills, and a relevant degree. A friendly and target-driven mindset is essential for success in achieving registration goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience in relevant fields.
• Must have effective engagement with students and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student interviews and assist with applications.
• Deliver presentations at targeted schools to recruit students.
• Achieve monthly targets for student registrations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational abilities

Time management

Education

3-year Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing/Public Relations/Communication

Job description

Job Title: Student Advisor | Location: Gauteng, Roodepoort | Deadline: December 25, ****

Responsibilities

• Join our dynamic team at Emeris as a Student Advisor!
• Make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students.
• Play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement.
• Present Emeris to targeted schools, conduct interviews with prospective students, and assist them throughout the application and registration process.
• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• Deliver a great presentation to potential students.
• 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.
• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meet individual targets for new student registrations.
• 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 of Student Recruitment.

Competencies / Skills

• 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 / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs.

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