Part-time (4/8th) Application Officer: International Schools (Job Level 10) at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Effectively, accurately and timeously processing applications for South African citizens following an international school system, and evaluating school qualifications and recommendations on the suitability of applicants for possible admission to undergraduate programmes within the set closing dates and timelines;
• Establishing and expanding a knowledge base of international evaluation expertise in the Central Application Office;
• Providing an effective, professional and client-friendly service to South African undergraduate applicants with international qualifications, enrolled students, parents, and internal
• stakeholders in terms of applications, admissions and registration enquiries and processes;
• Continuously liaising with Stellenbosch International to ensure a standardised approach and maintaining quality service to our clients;
• Effective service delivery to faculties and student administration (Registrar's Responsibility Centre);
• Providing assistance to current students with regard to the Matriculation Exemption Certificate (verification, certification and processing of application documentation);
• Acting as the liaison between SU and USAf, Cambridge, SA Schools, and all other external stakeholders when it comes to international curricula. Including presentations;
• Contributing to the effective operating functions of the Central Application Office of the University;
• Continuously improving and streamlining the application and evaluation processes.

Job Requirements 

• A three-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (NQF 7) qualification;
• At least one year's administrative experience in either a higher education admission/application office, and/or a foreign school system, and/or a related environment;
• General office and administrative competence, insight, and clear systematic work methods;
• The ability to liaise appropriately and effectively with individuals at all levels, both within the University and with local/ international partners outside the University;
• Proven computer proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the focus on customer service;
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, as well as the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask under pressure;
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Making sound decisions and judgements as part of duties on a day-to-day basis;
• The ability to give attention to detail and work accurately;
• Understanding policy and quality assurance of processes and data and the ability to adhere to rules.