Student Advisor- Durban North Campus

Varsity College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd, is a registered private higher education institution.

The Durban North campus has a vacancy for a Student Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Creating Brand Awareness:
Distributes marketing material

Markets the brand in new areas and educates opinion leaders

Facilitates presentations at schools and hands out interest cards

Cold calls to parents to market the brand

Represent the brand at career expos

Facilitates stakeholder events

Recruitment of Students:
Conduct follow up calls to prospective students and schedule interviews

Respond to on-line and telephonic enquiries

Presents the Varsity College philosophy

Advises students on the course of interest and explains Varsity College’s entrance criteria

Competencies:
Interpersonal and communications skills

Best suited to a friendly, organised person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure

Time management skills

Education:
Minimum of Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in PR/Business/Marketing/Communications

Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years sales experience

Working Conditions:
Own car and driver€™s license essential