Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

Support Structures and Systems:

• Developing support structures, systems, and facilities for commuter students.

Community Integration and Coordination:

• Enhancing value-driven management in the CSCs.
• Integrating commuter students' campus experience with residential students.
• Using clusters to bridge faculties and communities.
• Overseeing the welcoming programmes of the CSCs along with the rest of the CSCU.

Community Life:

• Promoting healthy and inclusive community life within the CSCs.

Leadership Development:

• Developing, supervising, guiding, and mentoring student leadership.
• Facilitating regular meetings with CSC leadership.
• Attending HC Meetings and other functions.
• Coordinating training and development opportunities for CSC leaders.
• Advising and supporting leadership in conduct or disciplinary issues.

Administrative Duties:

• Coordinating administrative and facilities management duties of the CSCs.

Programme Coordination:

• Supporting the coordination of the welcoming and orientation programme.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engaging with stakeholders and service providers for additional support.

Data Analysis and Research:

• Interpreting and analysing data from the annual CSC questionnaire.
• Generating research articles and translating them into multimedia for further use.

Creative and Innovative Development:

• Encouraging critical thinking and innovation for CSC support structure development.
• Kindly note: As many of these activities take place outside normal working hours, applicants are requested to familiarise themselves with the available accommodation.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A relevant B-degree.
• Three years' relevant experience in a Student Affairs environment within higher education.
• Proven ability to work with and support student leaders within higher education.
• Proven ability to be able to interpret, analyse and repurpose data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to function effectively within a team environment.
• Sensitivity for the needs of a diverse student community.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proven ability to think critically, innovate and problem-solve creatively.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Good understanding of data analysis.
• A strong academic profile.
• Experience of value-driven management.
• Experience of diversity management.

Closing Date 25-Aug-2025