Student Advisor (Undergraduate)

Vega School; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Student Advisor, where you will engage with prospective students and significantly impact their academic journey. Your role involves conducting presentations, interviews, and ensuring a smooth application process. We seek self-motivated individuals with strong sales experience who excel under pressure and are eager to contribute to our mission.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.

Staff and family discounts on educational programs.

Incentive bonus structure based on performance.

Provident fund contributions with Death & Funeral Cover.

Birthday vouchers.

Competitive annual leave allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience.
• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations to schools and generate interest among prospective students.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, following up on applications.
• Assist students with online applications and drive registration.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Presentation

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

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

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Student Recruitment

Join our dynamic team at The IIE's Varsity College 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 Varsity College, Sandton 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.
• 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.
  
  

Competencies Required

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 3 Year Diploma / Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field or similar
  
  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years sales experience

Special Requirements

• Own car and driver's license required.
  
  

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
  

Working Hours

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

Benefits

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
  
  

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
  
  

Technical Support

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs
  
  

In addition to the exciting role and responsibilities, we offer a competitive incentive structure based on target achievement. We believe in recognising and rewarding our Student Advisors for their exceptional performance.

Please note that this position requires individuals who can thrive under pressure, as it may involve extended working hours at peak times during the year. This is a full-time opportunity for motivated, orientated individuals, who want to build a career in sales and marketing and excel in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

If you are driven by results, motivated by incentives and ready to go above and beyond to achieve success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and make a significant impact on the lives of prospective students. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this exciting journey together!

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