Student Advisor - Pretoria

Mancosa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA, a leading private higher education provider, is seeking a Student Advisor in Centurion. The role involves managing student recruitment, providing academic guidance, and executing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have a business administration background and experience in customer service or sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years' experience within an office environment.
• Sales and marketing experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Consult and coordinate student recruitment and enrolment.
• Provide career and academic counselling.
• Assist with planning and executing the examination process.

Skills

Brand and product knowledge

Institutional and industry knowledge

Student recruitment policies and procedures

Education

Short learning programme or course in office and/or business administration

Job description

Job category : Others : Education and Training

Location : Centurion

Contract : Fixed Term Contract

EE position : No

Introduction: MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Student Advisor - Pretoria.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Consult and coordinate student recruitment and enrolment by understanding admissions, registration criteria, scholarship/bursary information, and registration deadlines.
2. Conduct cold calling of prospective students.
3. Provide career and academic counselling.
4. Serve as the "go-to person" for student recruitment and responding to queries.
5. Prepare and submit required documentation for registration and administration.
6. Assist with planning and implementing workshop processes.
7. Assist with planning and executing the examination process.
8. Perform ad hoc job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Short learning programme or course in office and/or business administration.

Experience: Minimum one to three years' experience within an office environment.

Sales and marketing experience is an advantage.

Job-related knowledge and skills:

• Brand and product knowledge.
• Institutional and industry knowledge/understanding.
• Student recruitment policies and procedures.

Competencies and skills: Proactive and...

Additional requirements: Must be willing to work during weekends and overtime.