Admissions Officer_Online Campus

The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) is the leading independent provider of education in psychology, counselling and coaching, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

SACAP is looking for an Admissions Officer for the ONL (Online) Campus based at Head Office in Claremont. The role is responsible for selling SACAP programmes, growing new student numbers, finding new business and maintaining a healthy pipeline for future deals, and responding to new and current client inquiries regarding complaints and services.

• Follow up on all enquiries using the CRM system in close collaboration with other staff in the admissions department:
  • Send templates to each student
  • Call back students who request a call
  • Provide clarifications to students’ queries in a professional manner
  • Follow up with students for any enquiries through direct meetings, live chat, phone calls and emails
• Assist the marketing team at SACAP with in-house and external events:
  • School Expo’s
  • Ensure there is enough marketing material
  • Represent the college in a professional way
• Participate at SACAP Information Evenings and Open Days throughout the year:
  • Ensure information packs are prepared
  • Ensure all information given is up to date
  • Present to classes on the courses available
  • Assist with arranging orientation programs, educational workshops and graduation programs for students
• Provide testimonials and participate in Media and Public Relations campaigns when necessary
• Monitor and update ALL SACAP Social Networks and the CRM system:
  • Update all systems such as CRM, Student Base and Student Manager, ensuring tagging and inserted information is correct
  • Link students with other departments within SACAP
• Monitor and follow through with all prospective students:
  • Leads on CRM
  • Walk-ins
  • Emails
  • Telephone calls
• Interview new students entering new programmes:
  • Interview students to understand their objectives and background
• Provide Career Guidance for all new students:
  • Advise students about the programs offered, admission procedure, eligibility and costs involved
• Provide information and product training for all stakeholders of SACAP on the various qualifications:
  • Product training presentation
  • Provide support to prepare admission related presentations
  • Develop innovative communication strategies, recruitment strategies and enrolment plans in coordination with senior management to attract and enrol more students
  • Maintain a database of student information, telephone logs and student feedback to generate student reports for management when required
• Assist students with the registration process and study plan:
  • Application forms
  • Registration forms
  • Financial Documents
  • Career guidance
  • MERs
  • Provide assistance to the students to complete the enrolment forms
  • Review all the students’ applications and refer the students to financial services personnel if required
  • Bio Psycho Socials
  • Visa letters
• Filing and tracking all new student documentation:
  • File and track all information received in an organized manner
• Core Performance Areas:
  • Achieve termly new student targets
  • Find prospective customers and new target segments
  • Make the necessary phone calls and meetings to help boost sales
  • Persist in sales even in the face of failure
  • Schedule appointments and meetings as necessary
• Qualifications and
  
  Experience:
  • Minimum education in Matric/Grade 12 certificate
  • Proven work experience as a sales consultant in higher education
  • Familiarity with CRM and Salesforce programmes
  • Up to date with latest trends and marketing best practices
• Skills:
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills suitable for working with people at all levels within SACAP and its stakeholders
  • Ability to work under pressure and devise sales strategies
  • Ability to explain product and features and benefits in a way that stands out over competitors
  • Passionate about selling and finding ways to satisfy customer needs
  • Resilience and willingness to deal with rejection
  • Excellent organisation and management capabilities, including being a team player
  • Organisational and time-management skills
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about SACAP and its offerings
• Personal Attributes:
  • Team Leader
  • Reliable
  • Proactive
  • Outgoing
  • Responsible
  • Organised
  • Integrity
  • Team player
  • Respectful
  • Friendly
  • Works well under pressure
  • Professional
  • Empathy
  • Focus
  • Autonomy
  • Positivity
  • Confidence

This is a full-time position operating from Mondays to Fridays.

Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 17:00pm;
Friday: 08:30am to 16:00pm

Please note:

Due to the nature of this role, there will be a need to work flexible hours to the extent reasonably necessary to perform the duties of this position.

Please upload a copy of your Curriculum Vitae as well as a copy of your Identity Document.

Applications close on Thursday 19th February, 17:00pm.