18 Dean: Student Affairs (P4) at Central University of Technology, Free State

Main tasks

1.  Develop policies and strategic plans for the section

2.  Oversee the services and functioning of the following units:

• Wellness Centre
• Operational Sport
• Residences
• Governance & Student Life

3.   Manage the performance and development of staff

4.   Develop, implement and monitor a budget for the section

5.   Implement output monitoring systems within the section

6.   Provide reports on key performance areas related to this role

7.   Represent the section internally at different forums and the university at external forums

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences/ or Education/or equivalent
• 8 years relevant experience, with 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment with knowledge of Student service environment (Wellness, Residence management, and student Governance).
• Demonstrated experience of strategy, policy, and business process development
• Demonstrable experience of facilitating productive relations between university management & students
• Advanced business communication (presentation and writing) skills
• Project Management
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications for purposes of presentation, data/knowledge management, reporting etc..
• Understanding of key Higher Education Institutional Systems and Structures
• Understanding of South African Higher Education Policy framework and legislation e.g., Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, and the location of Student Affairs therein
• Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/ Or Experience
• Doctorate in Social Sciences/ or Education/ or equivalent
• 10 years cumulative relevant experience, with 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment in charge of Student Affairs
• Negotiation and bargaining
• Conflict resolution and peace-making
• Trouble shooting and solutions mind-set
• Facilitation
• Fundraising and leveraging to support strategic objectives