Current Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties       

The Student Support Coordinator in FASS serves as the primary liaison between students and University support services. The purpose of the role is to promote and enhance student success for all undergraduate students in the Faculty, with a specific focus on students enrolled in the ECP. The ideal incumbent will have knowledge of the diverse backgrounds of students as well as factors that may impede student success. The incumbent should also be familiar with existing University support structures. The role will involve individual consultations with students, providing them with guidance and support tailored to their unique needs. Additionally, the Student Support Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing various administrative activities related to student integration and well-being. This will require exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. The duties of this post include, but are not limited to:

• Dealing with all student enquiries related to student support (including academic, financial, and psycho-social support);
• Referring students to the appropriate departments, programme coordinators and divisions, such as the Centre for Student Counsellling and Development, the Disability Unit, Bursaries and Loans, Student Administration, etc.;
• Liaising with the Disability Unit and coordinating Faculty support for students living with disabilities;
• Record-keeping of consultations;
• Following up on queries;
• Coordinating projects which involve the introduction of new students (for, example, the Faculty's Welcoming Programme);
• Attending meetings of the ECP Programme Committee;
• Administrative coordination of the ECP Mentoring Programme;
• Communicating with current and prospective ECP students;
• Administrative implementation of the ECP marketing strategy, including managing the ECP's website.

Job Requirements        

• A three-year tertiary qualification with a background in Psychology or Social Work;
• At least three years' work experience in a relevant field;
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa;
• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritising and administration skills;
• Proven administrative competencies, including knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word;
• Experience in liaising with academic departments;
• Proven ability to work in a team;
• Sensitivity to the diverse learning needs of students and the ability to handle this with the necessary empathy;
• Knowledge of University support structures (Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Bursaries and Loans, IT, the Disability Unit, Language Centre, Division of Student Affairs, etc.) and the ability to network/build relationships with staff in these divisions.

Recommendation        

• The ability to communicate in another official South African language, preferably isiXhosa;
• A postgraduate qualification in Psychology or Social Work.

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Duties        

• Working with the HL design team to conceptualise learning design and multimedia development briefs for new HL offerings;
• Designing high-quality online learning experiences that are aligned with course outcomes and the intended assessment strategy;
• Working with academics and other project stakeholders to complete projects according to the agreed-upon curriculum design approach and completing tasks within project timelines;
• Reporting back to the HL coordinator on their progress of design during each phase of the project (from context analysis before the project, to critical evaluation after implementation);
• Identifying opportunities for skills development and continual learning within the HLD team;
• Helping to establish and formalise appropriate learning design workflows within the team;
• Liaising with the multimedia production team, including the production coordinator, on the multimedia design briefs and quality checks of multimedia outputs (such as videos);
• Providing training and support for academics and other stakeholders in preparation for online facilitation.

Job Requirements   

• Bachelor's degree or three-year tertiary qualification;
• At least two years' experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems (e.g., Moodle) and/or educational multimedia in a higher education or adult training context;
• An understanding of different modes of delivery (contact/residential, blended, hybrid and online) in a higher/adult training context;
• Experienced in designing visually-attractive course layouts that are easy to navigate and that reflects universal design for learning principles;
• Experience using SCORM software (e.g., Articulate / iSpring / H5P);
• A basic understanding of video pedagogy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to engage in quality enhancement processes. This includes the ability to articulate constructive feedback to also help colleagues continually improve a broader learning design team's practices;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working productively with a diverse range of project stakeholders, including subject matter experts, multimedia designers, technical support staff and project managers;
• The ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• A willingness to continually learn and broaden their skillset.

Recommendation        

• Evidence of accredited training specifically in the field of learning technologies and online learning design;
• A tertiary degree in a field related to learning design and/or education;
• Experience in facilitating learning in an adult training/higher education context;
• Experience in creating learning design templates and guidelines that have been successfully used in a broader (e.g., institutional / organisational) context;
• HTML coding experience in Moodle.

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Duties        

• Developing, designing, delivering, and evaluating courses of study in Educational Studies for Foundation Phase;
• Developing education students' knowledge and skills in researching and teaching Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Researching and publication in Educational Studies in Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Potential for providing supervision to postgraduate students;
• Administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level;
• Rendering appropriate services to the University and the teaching community.

Job Requirements        

• A relevant master's degree (NQF 9 level qualification);
• A proposed schedule of research publication being planned, or the potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals;
• A relevant BEd or equivalent teaching qualification with specialisation in early childhood development or Foundation Phase teaching, or applicable teaching experience in the Foundation Phase;
• Experience in community engagement;
• Thorough knowledge of current changes, policies, and practices in Foundation Phase education;
• At least three years' relevant experience in Foundation Phase Education at school and/or higher education teaching. 

Recommendation        

• A PhD or proof of registration for a relevant PhD (past proposal stage);
• Proven leadership in Educational Studies for Foundation Phase Literacies;
• Language skills for learning and teaching across the curriculum, especially in the Foundation Phase;
• Experience and/or knowledge of computer-assisted instruction;
• Published articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals;
• Peer-reviewed papers delivered at recognised education conferences.

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Duties        

• Overarching management and leadership aligned with SUNCEP and SU's institutional strategy;
• Core responsibility includes marketing and fundraising, including managing secured funds;
• Providing leadership and direction to the management team, staff, and key stakeholders;
• General management and coordination of all SUNCEP activities;
• Managing all full-time and part-time staff associated with SUNCEP;
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for programme growth and improvement;
• Preparing an annual report for submission to the Governing Body and Faculty Board;
• Establishing and strengthening internal and external networks;
• Servicing funders for continuous collaboration and extension of possible funding networks.

Job Requirements        

• An educational qualification and at least a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;
• Eight to ten years' recent and relevant programme management experience in the education sector environment;
• Experience in managing complex educational projects;
• Sound knowledge, understanding, and experience of the education sector environment;
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising in both corporate and state sectors;
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing skills;
• Innovation and entrepreneurial skills;
• Knowledge of budgeting cycles and strategic planning processes;
• The ability to think strategically, plan operational processes, and execute project management;
• Personnel management skills, including relationship management, team building, staff development, mentorship, and performance management;
• The ability to function effectively within a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• Verbal and written fluency in English;
• Proficiency in educational technologies;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• The ability to communicate project information to committees clearly and confidently;
• The ability to multitask and work effectively in a team;
• Willingness and availability to undertake regular work-related trips;
• The ability to cope in a high-demanding environment;
• Verbal proficiency in either Afrikaans or isiXhosa;
• Prior experience in academic community development projects within the higher education sector.