Student Advisor

IIE Varsity College; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Student Advisor to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will engage with prospective students, conducting insightful presentations and interviews to facilitate their journey through the application process. Your ability to connect with students and parents, coupled with excellent organizational skills, will be crucial in achieving recruitment targets. This full-time position offers a competitive incentive structure, lifelong learning opportunities, and a supportive environment for those eager to thrive in sales and marketing. If you are driven by results and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Staff and Family Discounts

Incentive Bonus Structure

Provident Fund Contributions

Birthday Vouchers

Competitive Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 3 years sales experience preferred or 5 years with National Senior Certificate.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools and achieve monthly targets.
• Conduct interviews and assist students with applications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Join our dynamic team at The IIE's Varsity College as a Student Advisor! We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a Student Advisor, you will play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement. Reporting to the Head: Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for presenting The IIE's Varsity College to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.

The IIE Varsity College, Nelson Mandela Bay Campus has a vacancy for a Student Advisor (Undergraduate).

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

• Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.

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 Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) OR,
• Alternatively, minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.

Special Requirement:

• Driver's license and own vehicle essential

In addition to the exciting role and responsibilities, we offer a competitive incentive structure based on target achievement. We believe in recognising and rewarding our Student Advisors for their exceptional performance.

Please note that this position requires individuals who can thrive under pressure, as it may involve extended working hours at peak times during the year. This is a full-time opportunity for motivated, orientated individuals, who want to build a career in sales and marketing and excel in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

If you are driven by results, motivated by incentives and ready to go above and beyond to achieve success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and make a significant impact on the lives of prospective students. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this exciting journey together!

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00

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.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.