Company Description

IIE Rosebank College is a private higher education institution in South Africa and a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). It offers various accredited qualifications and has multiple campuses across the country.

Job Purpose:

The student advisor is responsible for recruiting new students through the application of the Rosebank College methodology, effective stakeholder relationship management and brand awareness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Creating Brand Awareness

• 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 call parents to market the brand.
• Represent the brand at career expos.
• Facilitates stakeholder events and foster strong relations through the hosting of educators’ conference.

Recruitment of students:

• 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
• Advances Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7 / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field (Ideal)
• 1 – 2 years sales experience.
• 1 – 2 years customer service experience.
• Valid driving licence

Key Competencies (Operations):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.