Student Advisor - Cape Town

IIE Varsity College; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Student Advisor to engage with prospective students and promote their offerings. In this dynamic role, you will deliver compelling presentations at schools, conduct interviews, and assist students through the application process. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a proven track record in sales. Join a vibrant team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives. If you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience preferred or 5 years with National Senior Certificate.
• Experience in administrative or management roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations at schools to attract potential students.
• Conduct interviews and follow up on online applications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Student Advisor - Cape Town

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 24, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• Effectively communicate the value of our offerings to potential students.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and inquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets aligned with school priorities.

Database Collection

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand outreach.

Interview Target

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and telephonic inquiries.
• Conduct interviews using established scripts, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual weekly, monthly, and annual interview targets.

Application Target

• Assist students during online application processes, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up on unpaid online applications and ensure payments are completed.
• Conduct calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payments.
• Meet individual weekly, monthly, and annual application targets.

Registration Target

• Support campus efforts by converting applications into registrations to meet annual registration goals.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call logs, interview trackers, and CRM data.
• Ensure interview forms are correctly completed with supporting documentation.
• Update systems and reports as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Effective presentation skills at schools.
• Friendly, tenacious, target-driven, with excellent organizational abilities.
• Good time management skills to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years of sales experience (preferred), or
• Minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years of sales experience.
• Experience in administrative or management roles is advantageous.