Curriculum Coordinator: Existing Programmes at Mancosa

CORE PURPOSE

To coordinate the various processes of reviewing, updating and rewriting of existing module guides between the various stakeholders to ensure that this is aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Accurately compile Curriculum Structures, Programme Information Sheets, Prescribed and Recommended Readings Lists, Generic Module Lists, Stand Alone Module List,s and Module Guides for existing programmes while maintaining quality and consistency as per the Department’s requirements and standards per intake
• Plan and manage the sourcing, reviewing, interviewing, contracting, and training of Programme Advisory Committee members, updaters, moderators, and reviewers per project
• Coordinate and manage module guide update process via the Curriculum Development Management System (CDMS) per intake
• Complete digitizing of Module Guides as per requirements to maintain quality and consistency as and when required
• Contribute to the achievement of student success via engaging and solving curriculum-related student queries and ensuring module guides are of a high-quality standard per intake 
• Coordinate the printing of study materials per intake
• Accurately complete tracking documentation, related statistics, and reports about Existing Programmes processes and meetings
• Regularly manage and monitor Existing Programmes’ documentation as and when required
• Schedule and coordinate meetings  efficiently and professionally as and when required
• Participate in regulatory body activities as and when required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Honours or Equivalent 

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1-2 year of work experience within an academic environment
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance (e.g. SAQA, DHET, and CHE)

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Computer Literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Minute taking experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project management skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Deadline-driven and process-orientated
• Numerical ability
• Reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity
• Produce work of a high quality
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

GENERAL

• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.