Student Advisor

3 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Varsity College Full time
Direct Reporting Line:
Head: Student Recruitment

Vega School  is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Vega, Durban Campus has a vacancy for a Student Advisor.

 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 Requirements :

  • National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) OR,
  • Alternatively, minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.
Special Requirement:
  • Driver's license and own vehicle essential
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's Vega School  is an Equal Opportunity Employer . However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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