Digital Learning Administrator (Post Level 9) at Stellenbosch University

Duties  
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic support and collaboration

• Partnering with academic staff to meaningfully integrate learning technologies into programme and module renewal initiatives.
• Supporting lecturers in designing and delivering high-quality, digitally mediated learning, teaching and assessment experiences.
• Advising on effective blended learning strategies that enhance student engagement and promote academic success.

Digital content and learning technologies

• Creating, curating and managing digital learning content and resources to support teaching and student learning across the programme.
• Maintaining and updating the programme's digital presence, including the learning management system and the MEM programme website.
• Developing tools or protocols using digital technologies to assist with the screening of MEM ethics applications and to support this process every year.

Assessment and learning analytics

• Exploring and supporting the implementation of context-sensitive e-assessment practices, including the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies such as generative AI.
• Collaborating with academic staff to design and implement a student engagement dashboard, ensuring the collection, analysis and use of accurate, near real-time data to inform teaching and learning decisions.

Quality assurance

• Providing quality control and quality assurance for both digital and printed programme materials to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with academic standards.

Administrative and technical support

• Delivering day-to-day administrative and technical support for module content and other digital learning initiatives in the programme.

Job Requirements     

• A relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years' experience in academic programme management, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency and confidence in using Stellenbosch University's learning and administrative systems (e.g. SUNLearn/STEMLearn, SUNStudent), or similar platforms used at other higher education institutions, with the ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in these digital environments.
• Experience in postgraduate programme management, particularly involving international and virtual students.
• Exceptional administrative and time management skills, with a strong ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Vigorous attention to detail and the ability to review academic and digital content critically for quality control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement, work independently and function effectively under pressure.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills suited to diverse academic and professional audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The demonstrated ability to integrate learning technologies into teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Proven experience in the design and development of online or blended learning materials.
• Experience working with digital educational content, including videos, SCORM packages, podcasts and interactive learning resources.
• Proficiency in a range of digital tools and platforms, including:
• learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard);
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• cloud collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint);
• video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom);
• video and digital content editing tools (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, iSpring);
• web content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and basic Excel programming;
• data analytics tools (e.g., Everlytics, Microsoft BI, Tableau);
• social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, X).  

Closing Date:

• 20-Jun-2025