Coordinator II: Postgraduate Student Experience (P8) (UJ Postgraduate School: Research Capacity Development) (3 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Job Description:
To ensure effective and efficient coordination and facilitation (where appropriate) of postgraduate programmes/workshops within the RCD unit at the PGS.
Responsibilities:
- Organises appropriate, needs-driven research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students.
- Coordinates comprehensive research capacity development programme(s) for postgraduate student’s research journey.
- Organises, coordinates, facilitates, and assists (where appropriate) research communication events, such as the UJ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT), 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Annual Postgraduate Conference amongst other RCD annual or adhoc events.
- Use Moodle or any other appropriate platform for distance learning and provide an enabling environment around this learning management system (LMS).
- Engages in related communication and marketing, quality assurance, impact measurement, administrative and reporting activities that will add value to all RCD related activities.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in administration of academic programmes or projects in a higher education institution.
- Experience in a coordination role in a higher education context.
- Experience in supervising/mentoring/guiding postgraduate students.
- Experience of curriculum development or coordination of postgraduate programmes.
- Experience with using online or distance learning programmes, digital technologies, and social media.
- Experience in facilitating postgraduate programmes.
- Demonstrate ability to coordinate academic courses, programmes, and processes.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office programmes.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Strong administrative skills.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills for report writing.
- Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move”.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- A Master’s degree or registered for a Master's degree or higher will be highly beneficial.
- Have a sound knowledge of what a postgraduate lifespan entails through supervision/mentoring/ guiding.
- Show strategy around planning of postgraduate workshops/seminars etc.
- Understanding the demands of postgraduate study.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
