Student Advisor (Undergraduate) X2 - Cape Town

IIE Varsity College; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic Student Advisors to engage with prospective students in Cape Town. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for delivering compelling presentations, conducting interviews, and guiding students through the application process. Your strong communication and organizational skills will be key as you work towards achieving monthly targets. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys while representing a reputable institution. If you're driven by targets and passionate about education, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging presentations at schools to attract potential students.
• Conduct interviews and assist with the online application process.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

National Diploma (NQF6)

National Senior Certificate

Tools

CRM System

Job description

Job title : Student Advisor (Undergraduate) X2 - Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 24, 2025

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Presentation Target
   • Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
   • The ability to deliver a compelling 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.
2. Database Collection
   • Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.
3. 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.
4. Application Target
   • 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.
   • Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual applications.
5. Registration Target
   • Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Minimum Requirements
   • National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) OR,
   • Minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.
   • Experience in administrative or management roles.