Institutional Researcher at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

Responsible for providing high-level confidential, strategic, research, professional assistance, project management, report writing, and support for the Vice-Chancellor. This strategic position in the Office of Vice-Chancellor involves interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders of the University.

The incumbent will also provide high-level confidential, strategic, and professional support to the DVC: Academic and Student Affairs and the Director: Institutional Research, Planning, and Quality Promotion. 

The Requirements

A Master’s degree or equivalent NQF 9 qualification plus at least seven years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

•  Proven and demonstrable research experience and track record
• A strong analytical track record
• Must have worked in a similar role where working at a strategic level was part of the key responsibilities
• Previous experience managing strategic projects
• Previous experience in the establishment of systems and processes to gather, analyze, synthesize and report on data, including having worked with technology to enhance efficiencies and presentation
• A sound working knowledge of higher education, specifically academic processes, research and the overall functioning of higher education, including the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Council of Higher Education, and other bodies that play a role in higher education
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Extensive conflict management skills.
• Previous experience working under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Previous experience managing budgets and accounts and the ability to read a balance sheet and reconcile accounts.