Coordinator II: Faculty Marketer (P8) (Faculty of Health Sciences)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Planning, controlling, implementing and evaluating marketing and communication of programmes/strategies of the Faculty.
- Managing of and/or involvement in Faculty and Institutional marketing and communication initiatives.
- Providing support to the individual Departments of the Faculty in the area of marketing and communication.
- Engagement with departments, divisions and relevant stakeholders on Faculty and Institutional-wide marketing and communication programmes.
- Managing stakeholder relationships.
- Making appropriate and effective use of social medial platforms to engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Liaising with and assisting various departments with regards to community engagement initiatives.
- Engaging and building relationships with relevant university structures and external parties with the aim of identifying/creating bursary opportunities, internships and for students of the Faculty.
- Building relationships with schools for the purpose of student’s recruitment.
- Building and maintaining a database of potential applicants or source of applications.
- Playing an active role in raising funds for the Faculty.
- Implementing activities and programmes such as event planning, direct marketing campaigns, advertising campaigns and brochure development.
- Being actively involved in the department and update of all institutional and Faculty publications on information regarding academic programmes.
- Managing financial, personnel and other resources needed to implement and maintain marketing and communication programmes.
- Providing regular written reports on plans, progress and achievements in the various areas of responsibility.
- Keeping abreast of the environment, developments and trends in the internal and external marketing environments.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours degree in Marketing/Communication or equivalent
- Operational level experience in marketing and communication (3-5 years)
- Relevant experience in a university environment
- Project Management skills and experience
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge of university systems, structures, policies and procedures
- Relevant work experience in any service-related industry (1 to 2 years)
- Experience in the Health Sciences environment
- Fundraising experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Attention to details
- Good listening skills
- Excellent time management Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (networking and relationship building
- Excellent presentation skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good academic administrative skills
- A high level of creativity
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.
