The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
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Assistant Officer: Academic Staff Development Officer
Develop and maintain effective administrative systems and processes.
File and keep records of documentation (e.g., finance / other administrative processes).
Assist with general meeting administration (e.g., scheduling of meetings, preparation of venues, meeting documentation and minutes of meetings).
Handle general office administration (e.g., answering of emails / answering of phones
photocopies, etc.)
Provide general administrative support to the ASLD (BLISS) team where needed.
Liaise with service providers and suppliers to get quotations for BLISS ASLD projects and events.
Provide administrative support within BLISS ASLD projects towards various e-procurement /ad hoc claims/ payments /financial processes and procedures (all steps and phases of financial processes).
Provide logistical and administrative support in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of BLISS-related training workshops and events.
Keep a record of attendance at BLISS training and events and follow institutional processes and procedures with regard to attendance.
Provide support in developing online resources and platforms for online staff development (e.g., setting up webinars).
Provide administrative support towards ASLD and BLISS research projects.
Provide administrative support towards evaluations of training offerings provided by BLISS.
Refer all enquiries related to academic staff and leadership development to relevant support structures within CTL and wider UFS.
Liaise between the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Human Resources and other relevant UFS structures.
Liaise with external vendors and service providers related to academic staff and leadership development initiatives.
Market and disseminate information regarding academic leadership development initiatives proactively within the University of the Free State.
Inherent Job Requirements
Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.
Recommendations:
Relevant Bachelors degree on NQF level 7.
One (1) year experience in a higher education environment
A minimum of one (1) years experience in training and development and/or teaching and learning.
A minimum of one (1) years experience in the use of a Learning Management System (LMS).