Desktop Publishing Coordinator at Mancosa

The position entails the following job responsibilities:

Formatting of all Module Guides, Programme Information Sheets, and Curriculum Structures:

• Perform all formatting and digitizing on new and old Module Guides
• Maintaining presentation quality and consistency of Module Guides and Multimedia Guides
• Format Programme Information Sheets and Curriculum Structures as per the template
• Adhering to production deadlines
• Provide information with regards to Module Guide covers to graphic designer

Multimedia Project:

• Play a key role in the digitization of new and old Module Guides
• Liaise with the service provider regarding system developments for the Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS)

Printing of Study Material:

• Coordinate printing process between the Curriculum Development and Management Department, Dispatch Department, and Printers
• Check and sign off on Module Guides sent to the printers

Staffing:

• Assist with overseeing staff members

Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise
• Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution
• Conduct staff development and training sessions

MANCOSA Student Success:

• Employ effective project and time management strategies to ensure that students receive module guides on time

Regulatory Bodies:

• Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes
• Actively participate in CHE Audits and site visits together with the other members of the Management
• Participate in any regulatory body activity
• Ensure Compliance with regulatory standards

General:

• Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions, and tasks
• Assist and attend institution functions as and when required
• Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management
• Assist with graduation

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Degree in Information Technology

Experience:

• Minimum one year’s experience within an office environment.
• At least one to two years of higher education work experience, higher education experience preferable
• Experience with engaging with the following software:
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Muse, Animate/Flash, Dreamweaver)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Visual Studio
• Eclipse
• NetBeans

Job-Related Knowledge and Skills:

• Brand and product knowledge          
• Institutional and industry knowledge/ understanding
• Student recruitment policies and procedures