Postgraduate Administrator at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

The responsibilities associated with this position involve administration related to the Centre's postgraduate teaching and the provision of administrative support to the academic staff of the Centre.

• Coordinating the promotion and marketing of postgraduate courses;
• Coordinating the annual applications and registration process;
• Scheduling and venue booking for courses on the annual calendar, as well as catering for courses;
• Dealing with all administrative enquiries from students;
• Coordinating the reproduction of all course materials;
• Liaising with course presenters and providing administrative support to them when required;
• Managing all the processes regarding module assignments and procedures (SUNLearn);
• Receiving visitors/students, including answering all telephone calls related to the Centre's academic activities
•  Administration of the moderation of all academic courses;
•  Carrying out general ad hoc tasks as may be operationally required.

Job Requirements    

• A post-matric qualification and at least five years' work experience in a similar position;
• Proven experience of the University's administrative systems and processes.
• Proven experience of the SUNLearn and SUNStudent systems is essential;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• The ability to efficiently communicate, both verbally and in writing, with students and staff alike;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
• Very good computer skills, including in MS Excel and MS Access.

Recommendation        

•  A university degree.