Student Advisor (Undergraduate)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Durban is seeking a Student Advisor to engage with prospective students through presentations and assist them in the application process. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a relevant diploma or degree. Experience in sales and a valid driver's license are mandatory. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Incentive bonus structure

Provident fund contributions

Lifelong learning opportunities

Staff discounts on educational programs

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools.
• Represent the brand at career expos.
• Assist students with the online application process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Time management skills

Presentation skills

Education

3 Year Diploma / Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

The IIE's Varsity College, Durban North Campus has a vacancy for a Student Advisor (Undergraduate). Reports to the Head: Student Recruitment. The role involves presenting the college to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students, and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• 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.
• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.
• 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.
• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensure payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.
• 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

• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.
• Own car and driver's license required.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with excellent organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover.
• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Birthday vouchers.
• Competitive annual leave allowance.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00; additional hours during Registration periods and for events purposes.

Application and Support

• Due to high volume of CVs, only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Technical support for applying: use the provided URL if you experience difficulties.

In addition to the role, we offer a competitive incentive structure based on target achievement. This position may require extended hours during peak times. It is a full-time opportunity for results-driven individuals seeking a career in sales and marketing within a dynamic environment. Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you would be a great fit.

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.