Student Advisor: Undergraduate - Durban North

Headhunters; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national educational institution seeks a dynamic Student Advisor in Durban North. This role involves engaging presentations, student recruitment, and administration. Ideal for individuals with a sales background and strong communication skills. If you're passionate about education and helping students, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years sales experience preferred or 5 years with National Senior Certificate.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations at schools to attract potential students.
• Schedule interviews and follow up on applications.
• Maintain daily reports and CRM updates.

Skills

Sales

Presentation Skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Job description

Reference PE003422

Location KwaZulu Natal, Durban

Salary Interval Monthly

Package None-negotiable

Description: Our client, a respected national educational institution, is looking to appoint a Student Advisor (Undergraduate) based in Durban North. This is an excellent career opportunity for a young and dynamic individual.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) OR a minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.
• Driver's license and own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Presentation Target:

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

Interview Target:

• Proactively call prospective students and schedule interviews to meet targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensure proof of payments, and schedule appointments.
• Respond promptly to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews using established scripts, building rapport with students and parents.
• Meet individual targets for interviews on weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Application Target:

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

Administration and Reporting:

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.