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STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the permanent position of Student Recruitment/Sales Manager at the following campus:

1. Hatfield, Pretoria

The purpose of this role is to:

• To operationalise the campus level execution of the Marketing action plan
• To operationalise the Student Recruitment action plan at a campus level and contribute directly to the achievement of student recruitment through the achievement of the campus-based targets
• To quality assure secondary school interactions and various other activations/promotions within the targeted region for the campus through networking and ensure effective and accurate school presentations and lead gathering
• To ensure the campus Student Recruitment Advisor team provides effective career advice and guidance to prospective students to ensure a seamless student experience
• To quality assure accurate recording and administration of all recruitment processes

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Obtain STADIO National Marketing and Student Recruitment objectives, targets and parameters
• Review environment trends and historical information relevant to the School
• Develop the School’s Marketing Student Recruitment strategy and action plan and obtain approval as per the agreed planning process
• Regularly review the relevance of the strategy and action plans and amend
• Ensure that accountability for all aspects of the plan is clear and measurable
• Manage the implementation of the plan
• Review progress and manage deviations from the plan
• Report on progress against the plan as required
• Ensure that accountability for all aspects of the Student Recruitment plan is clear and measurable
• Ensure effective lead management to provide actionable recruitment data and accurate historical records
• Manage the implementation of the plan
• Review progress and manage deviations from the plan
• Report on progress against the plan as required
• Establish reporting protocols, methods and parameters as required
• Maintain accurately and up to date records of current and historical recruitment activity and data
• Report as required to the National Marketing and Student Recruitment function and to the Executive Head
• Conduct data analyses as required
• Allocate clear budget accountability
• Manage performance against budget and correct deviations
• Establish performance objectives and measures for all staff
• Regularly review the performance of all staff and put development plans in place
• Regular training and skill development in support of agreed performance objectives and measures supported by the National Marketing Student Recruitment function

Requirements: 

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Student Recruitment in Private Higher Education (contact learning and/or distance learning)

Knowledge:

• Private Higher Education landscape in South Africa
• Private Higher Education marketing and student recruitment

Skills:

• Strategic thinking
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Planning
• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Marketing
• People management
• Leadership ability
• Networking and relationship building

Assumption Date: 1 November 2022 or sooner

Closing date for applications: 26 September 2022

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position of are required to submit:

1. A letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Clearly indicate which of the position/s you are applying for on the motivation letter.
3. Applications must be submitted by email to Sheryll Kisten at humanresources@stadio.ac.za
4. All applications will be treated in confidence.