The University of Fort Hare is in the Eastern Cape and has 3 campuses in Alice (Main), East London and Bisho. It is an academic institution offering degrees - Bachelors, Honours, Masters and PhDs. It is famous for having many of Africa's academics, politicians and business people as its students.
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To advance, operationalize and support the Internationalisation and Partnerships strategy, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, experienced and knowledgeable person for the position of a Manager: International Students, in the International Affairs and Partnerships Directorate. The primary responsibilities of the position are to collaborate with internal stakeholders to lead strategic international student recruitment, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver integrated support for international students.
Reporting directly to the Director: International Affairs and Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for streamlining the processes effectively to strengthen institutional capacity in admissions, credential evaluation and student well-being. The role will enable the University to meet its enrolment targets, improve the international students’ experience, manage their transition from high school to university and from their home country to South Africa, set up academic & support programmes (such as accommodation, psychosocial referrals, learning support, e.t.c), implement strategies for a rich student life and monitor international students, researchers & staff satisfaction.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Manage the administrative aspects of the International Students Function of the International Affairs & Partnerships Directorate
Manage international student recruitment
Manage international student admissions
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Organisational Unit Staff Management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree
Minimum of five (5) years experience in Higher Education Management
Minimum of three (3) years experience in International Student recruitment, marketing and promotion
Minimum of three (3 years experience in international student services
Minimum of three (3) years of international credentials interpretation and evaluation