University Engagement Coordinator - Remote at GVI

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Generate high-quality contact lists to support the scheduling of meetings and the development of partnerships.
• Send professional outreach emails, make calls, and use other approved communication channels to engage new leads.
• Conduct outbound outreach to universities and potential partners to identify the most relevant contact person for partnership discussions.
• Work closely with the Outreach Manager to refine outreach processes and maximise the number of meetings and partnerships secured each week.
• Build and maintain accurate lead and account databases on Salesforce.
• Provide flexible support to the wider Outreach Team as required to help achieve collective year-end targets.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Clear, confident communication skills(both written and spoken) to connect with university contacts via email and phone.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple leads and priorities simultaneously.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools, with CRM experience (Salesforce experience preferred).
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, always looking for smarter ways to work and improve processes.
• Previous experience in outreach, lead generation, telemarketing, or sales support.
• Research skills for identifying and verifying key contacts within organisations.
• Familiarity with the higher education sector or student-focused initiatives (advantageous but not essential).

Bonus if you also have:

• Experience working with global markets.
• Experience working on Trello or other project management platforms.
• A background in social enterprises, education, or volunteering.
• International travel experience.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Basic salary: R13 000 - R15 000 per month
• Commission
• Generous leave policy + half-day Fridays every quarter.
• Opportunities for growth within a global organisation.
• Flexible, collaborative, and fun culture.
• Regular connection with our leadership team and CEO.
• Access to in-house wellbeing support.