puestos de Student en Sudáfrica

Reporting to: Vice Principal Student Affairs

Employment Type: Full Time

NewBridge Graduate Institute is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution. A provider of distinctive qualifications with a 22-year history of academic excellence, the institute offers a unique educational model focused on collaborative learning, industry relevant qualifications, and personal development to prepare students for a successful and meaningful career.

The institute has a vacancy for a Senior Student Advisor in the Gauteng region.

Role Description:

The Senior Student Advisor is to co-lead student recruitment efforts in the Gauteng region. To work with the VPSA (Vice Principal Student Affairs) to help in managing and mentoring a team of Student Advisors while personally contributing to student recruitment targets. The Senior Student Advisor will oversee the end-to-end student recruitment process—leads, appointments, applications, and registrations—while ensuring alignment with the campus’s sales and marketing plan and meeting own targets and expectations. The Senior Student Advisor will play a key role in shaping the institute’s recruitment processes, fostering relationships with prospective students and target schools, and enhancing our unique educational model focused on collaborative learning and industry-relevant qualifications.

The role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to exceed targets in a high-energy, student-focused environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the campus student recruitment strategy in collaboration with and under the guidance and management of the Vice Principal Student Affairs to meet and exceed enrolment targets.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of Student Advisors, ensuring consistent performance against individual and campus-wide sales goals (database collection, appointments, applications, and registrations) in collaboration with the Vice Principal Student Affairs.
• Deliver high-energy presentations at targeted schools and represent NewBridge Graduate Institute at career expos, ensuring a professional and engaging brand presence.
• Oversee the distribution of marketing materials (e.g., campus brochures, interest cards) and monitor their effectiveness in generating leads.
• Manage and achieve Calling, WhatsApp, and follow-up targets with school leads and prospective students on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Conduct high-impact interviews with prospective students and parents, leveraging in-depth knowledge of programmes, module compositions, pricing structures, and bursary options to secure registrations.
• Analyse and report on team and individual sales activities during weekly campus sales meetings, proposing actionable solutions to challenges and driving continuous improvement.
• Champion the promotion of additional services, such as the NewBridge Sports Institute, to boost sign-ups and enhance the student experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates to the campus CRM system, providing oversight to maintain an effective lead and sales pipeline.
• Work closely with the Senior Marketing Consultant in ensuring all student recruitment administration standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Consultant to ensure all documentation is completed accurately and aligns with institutional standards.
• Drive adherence to the campus sales and marketing plan, adapting tactics as needed to meet evolving recruitment goals.
• Facilitate and support ongoing training and coaching for the team on product knowledge, sales techniques, and industry trends.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strategic thinker with a target-driven mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a methodical approach to achieving results.
• In-depth understanding of tertiary education recruitment processes and student advising.
• Completed Tertiary Qualification (degree preferred) or 5+ years of industry-related sales experience with a proven track record of success in an assistive or direct leadership role.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience, with at least 2 years in an assistive supervisory or direct leadership role.
• Tertiary student recruitment experience preferred.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle essential.
• Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience, with performance-based incentives.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Two Saturday Mornings Per Month from 08:00 – 12:00
• Candidate must be willing to work extended hours during peak registration periods and key events such as Open Days, Registration Days, Information Evenings, and School Events.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a respected institution.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Commitment to Diversity:

NewBridge Graduate Institute is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will further this goal.