Student Life Programme Coordinator at Secondments

About the Job

Job Advert Summary

• Oversee the effective and efficient collaboration between Student Life and Student Affairs of the University to provide information, data and opportunities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Engagements with NSFAS, University Residence Placement Officers, SRC and University.
• Crisis management, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed including written reports, implemented actions and issues reviewed.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric), Relevant Diploma or Degree in Marketing. Public Relations, Communications.

Experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ marketing experience in student accommodation or any marketing industry.
• Strong Proficiency in relevant computer packages (MS Office) and software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy.

Skills and Competencies Essential to the Position

• Business
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Innovative thinking and ability to follow process.
  • Dynamic and enthusiastic.
  • Competent time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule incl evenings and weekends as needed.
• Human Capital
  • Transparency and Reliability.
  • Positive Attitude and highly motivated.
  • Lead by example and have assertive and effective communication skills.
  • Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
  • Ability to create a professional office environment.
  • Organization and planning skills.
  • Demonstrate strong moral values, empathy, passion, career aspirations, and positive living.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programme Management
  • Manage all stakeholder relationships across the entire portfolio and all regions.
  • Oversee and manage welcoming program for all new students.
  • Manage good order in alignment with the House Rules and Building Rules.
  • Hire, train, supervise and coach House Committee members at the accommodation for successful year of program implementation with assistance from the student life manager.
  • Support the intake and vacate process.
  • Overall success of structures for student life management with assistance from the student life manager
  • Implementation and Execution of student life management.
  • Preparation and Implementation of emergency protocols.
  • Provide administrative support to the student accommodation on-site teams and undertake any duties as appropriately tasked.
  • Social Media management of the student accommodation social accounts.
• Student Accommodation Offering
  • Participates in a variety of meetings, committees, and teams to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and information as appropriate.
  • Participates in service model goal setting and planning, including short-term and long-term planning.
  • Collects and analyzes a variety of data and information across various spectrums of the building as requested.
  • Develops and strengthens co-operative relationships relevant University support departments.