HOD: Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose;

• To apply functional management principles in order to work with the team within the unit to achieve the required results arising out of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Strategic Plan and the centre strategic objectives, thereby achieving the objectives of the unit and individual objectives (to forward, improve, advocate and implement the Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success projects with the university)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience;

• A Doctoral qualification in a relevant field (e.g. PhD Education or related field)
• 5 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education with at least 3 years’ experience in a leadership position in higher education
• Experience in programmes related to Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success interventions and support
• Learning and teaching experience as well as evidence of research and publication relevant to Higher education and student development
• Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Academic Leadership: Lead and manage the Student Transition, Access, Retention and Success (STARS) Unit
• Administration and Financial Management 
• STARS Co-ordination: Co-ordination of the Faculty STARS (FYE, ECP, Academic Advising) programmes and activities
• Teaching and Curriculum: STARS staff development programmes, workshops and seminars; Teach and contribute to CPUT and regional staff development courses and programmes
• Research: Internal and external collaborations with STARS practitioners; Conducting appropriate STARS research

Competencies;

• Adaptability
• Aligning performance
• Building a successful team; Building partnerships; Building trust
• Client/learner focus
• Coaching
• Communication
• Delegating responsibility
• Developing others
• Facilitating change
• Financial acumen
• Leading through vision and values
• Managing conflict
• Meeting leadership
• Strategic decision making
• Technical/professional knowledge.
• Presentation Skills