Student Advisor

Job Purpose:

• This role includes the implementation of the total marketing process to achieve the pre-set targets for student recruitment. The process includes school presentations, student interviews and phoning prospective students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct School Presentations to matriculants and create brand awareness in the allocated zone.
• Markets the brand in new areas.
• Does presentations at schools. In order raise awareness of what RC has to offer students
• Cold calls parents to market the brand.
• Represent the brand at career expos.
• Facilitates stakeholder events and foster strong relations through the hosting of educators’ conference.
• Make follow up calls to prospective students.
• Invite them for interviews to discuss prospective career options.
• Follow up on online applications as submitted by prospective students.
• Respond to on-line and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct career consultations according to RC Process / Guidelines.
• Advise students of the application closing date.
• Assist students in filling out the application form.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 6 in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field
• A minimum of 1-2 years customer service or sales experience
• Experience in an academic setting will be advantageous.
• Driver’s license

Key Competencies

• Sales ability
• Target driven.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Customer service orientated.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment. 
• Effective communication skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Tenacity
• Persuasion
• Passionate