Student Advisor

Key Recruitment Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Cape Town is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Student Advisor. The role involves student recruitment, conducting interviews, and assisting with the application process. A strong candidate will possess excellent presentation and communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with prospective students. This full-time position offers a chance to build a rewarding career in education and sales.

Qualifications

• National Diploma with 3 years of sales experience or National Senior Certificate with 5 years.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations to prospective students at schools.
• Assist students with online applications and conduct follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and update CRM system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6)

National Senior Certificate or Equivalent

Job description

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Join our client’s dynamic team as a Student Advisor. They have an exciting opportunity at their college in Cape Town 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 of Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for presenting the client to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students, and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.

This is a full-time opportunity for motivated, oriented individuals who want to build a career in sales and marketing and excel in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

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.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred). Alternatively, a minimum of a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years of sales experience.
• 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.
• Individuals who can thrive under pressure, as it may involve extended working hours at peak times during the year.
• Own vehicle.

Remuneration

• R20000 cost to company per month, with an incentive structure.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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