Student Advisor

Manpower Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus structure

LinkedIn Learning subscription

Staff and family discounts

Job summary

ManpowerGroup South Africa is seeking a dynamic School Engagement & Presentations specialist to deliver engaging talks at targeted schools, represent the institution at career expos, and build relationships with educators and prospective students.

You will drive interviews, applications and registrations, manage CRM records, and report progress to the Head: Student Recruitment, while meeting monthly and annual targets.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident and engaging presentation abilities are essential.
• Friendly, proactive and tenacious approach with a focus on results.
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools and represent the institution at career expos.
• Distribute marketing materials and engage with prospective students, families and schools.
• Build relationships with schools and collect relevant databases.
• Meet monthly school presentation and database targets.
• Proactively contact prospective students and schedule interviews.
• Follow up on applications, enquiries and required documentation.
• Drive applications, registrations and payments from prospective students.
• Maintain accurate call reports, interview trackers and CRM records.
• Provide regular reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Multitasking

Customer focus

Target-driven

Education

3-year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing/Public Relations/Communication or related field

Job description

School Engagement & Presentations

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools to create awareness and generate student interest.
• Represent the institution at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Distribute marketing materials and engage directly with prospective students.
• Build relationships with schools and collect relevant databases.
• Meet monthly school presentation and database collection targets.

Student Engagement & Interviews

• Proactively contact prospective students and schedule interviews.
• Follow up on online applications, enquiries and outstanding documentation or payments.
• Conduct student interviews while building strong relationships with students and parents.
• Respond promptly to online and telephone enquiries.
• Meet weekly, monthly and annual interview targets.

Applications & Registrations

• Assist prospective students with the online application process during interviews.
• Follow up with prospective students to secure outstanding payments and documentation.
• Conduct calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payments.
• Support the campus in converting applications into successful registrations.
• Achieve individual application and registration targets.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate call reports, interview trackers and CRM records.
• Ensure interview forms are completed accurately and supporting documentation is valid.
• Keep relevant systems and reports up to date.
• Provide regular reporting as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident and engaging presentation skills.
• A friendly, proactive and tenacious approach.
• A target-driven mindset with a strong focus on achieving results.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A genuine interest in engaging with and supporting prospective students.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years' sales experience.

• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle are essential.

What You Can Expect

• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• LinkedIn Learning subscription and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programmes across the brand portfolio.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover.
• Birthday vouchers.
• Competitive annual leave allowance.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.