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Head: Student Recruitment
Varsity Collegeis 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).
Join our dynamic team at The IIE's Varsity College as a Senior Student Advisor! We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a Senior 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's Varsity College, Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for a Senior 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
Meet individual targets for new student registrations.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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred). Alternatively, minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.Minimum Work Experience Requirements: 1- 2 years of sales experience is preferable.The IIE's Varsity Collegeis 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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