Student Advisor

Vega School; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg seeks a motivated Student Advisor. Responsibilities include engaging with prospective students, conducting interviews, and assisting applications. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree, at least 2 years of sales experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities (LinkedIn Learning)

Staff and family discounts

Incentive bonus structure

Provident fund contributions with cover

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience required.
• Own car and driver's license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools.
• Assist students with the online application process.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and update relevant systems.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to deliver compelling presentations

Friendly and target-driven mindset

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Direct Reporting Line: Head: Student Recruitment. Join our dynamic team at The IIE's Vega 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's Vega, Johannesburg 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. 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: 3 Year Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication or similar
• Minimum Work Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years sales experience
• Special Requirements: Own car and driver's license
• Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents and stakeholders; ability to deliver compelling presentations at schools; friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure

Compensation and Hours

• Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00; additional hours during Registration periods and for events
• Benefits: Lifelong learning opportunities (LinkedIn Learning), staff and family discounts, incentive bonus structure, provident fund contributions with death & funeral cover, birthday vouchers, and competitive annual leave

Application and Support

• Application Response: Due to high CV volume, only candidates whose qualifications closely align with requirements will be contacted for interviews
• Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulties applying, use the following URL for assistance: https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

In addition to the exciting role and responsibilities, we offer a competitive incentive structure based on target achievement. This position may require extended working hours during peak times. This is a full-time opportunity for motivated individuals who want to build a career in sales and marketing in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you are driven by results and incentives, submit your application with resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

The IIE's Varsity College, Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.