Manager: Hybrid Learning at Stellenbosch University

Duties   

• The strategic management of the HL offering (credit-bearing and edX) in line with the strategic goals, intent and vision of SU;
• Achieving the project goals and milestones of the SU HL project and then transitioning and further managing the project into a sustainable service to SU;
• The overall business management of HL;
• Effective human resource management, including the development of a personnel plan and the appointment of staff;
• Developing a sustainable marketing strategy for HL in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders;
• Developing and continuously monitoring a change management plan for HL;
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, including management and academic and professional support staff members, to ensure close collaboration between relevant role-players where required;
• Liaising with external stakeholders; including external SU partners and online service providers;
• Regular analysis of and reporting on national and international HL trends.

Job Requirements    

• An appropriate Master's degree;
• At least three years' relevant experience in a higher education environment;
• Proven experience in the development of online learning material;
• Proven experience in liaising with academic programme leaders in the faculties;
• Proven project management experience to deliver projects within budget, scope and time;
• Proven experience in collaborating with other international university partners and online providers;
• Healthy interpersonal abilities and leadership skills within team context;
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills;
• Proven operational decision-making skills;
• Proven presentation skills;
• Effective communication skills in English.