Senior Manager: UJ Digital (P6) (Academic Development & Support Division: Centre for Academic Technologies)
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.
- Managing UJDigital towards the achievement of UJ's strategic objectives.
- Implement the UJDigital strategy, in collaboration with the Director of CAT, and Senior Director: ADS which includes a technology road map and success metrics and financial sustainability;
- Conduct research on market trends and target audiences to inform the UJDigital marketing strategy.
- Work with DTE on policy matters and standards (as well as good practices) related to micro-credentials and stackable learning, learning design, online facilitation, online assessment, etc.
- Drive digital student success through integrated student support, learning analytics, and design and facilitation of digital learning.
- Integrate UJDigital projects and services with the entire Division of ADS.
- Coordinate central and faculty marketers to contribute to and implement the UJ Digital Marketing Strategy.
- Manage the development, maintenance, and training on the use of technology and digital infrastructure for UJ Digital.
- Coordinate with various UJ support services to ensure integrated student support to digital students.
- Coordinate academic development and support related to digital learning design, online facilitation, online assessment, etc.
- Coordinate the quality review of the learning offerings of UJ Digital.
- Collaborate with Faculties on UJ Digital programmes in pursuit of global excellence in digital teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with other Service Divisions in pursuit of seamless interdivisional service projects related to UJDigital, including CAT (Centre for Academic Technologies), CAA (Central Academic Administration), ICS (Information Communication Services) and Student Affairs.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.
- Draft reports and communicate outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
- An Honours Degree
- At least 5 years’ experience working in the Higher Education (HE) environment in South Africa.
- Experience with pedagogies of especially digital (online) learning.
- Experience managing digital infrastructure development and staff training programs.
- Demonstrate excellence and experience within teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge about the possibilities and impacts of digital technology in teaching and learning.
- Statistical and analytical abilities.
- Management experience
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and developments within the HE sector.
- Performance management skills.
- Ability to handle large volumes of communication, responsiveness “while on the move".
- Analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and influential skills
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Proficiency in learning management systems, learning analytics tools, and CRM platforms for student support.
- Data-informed decision-making.
- Project and budget management.
- Student-centricity.
- A Masters degree
- Considerable experience in the HE sector, digital teaching and learning, research, and insight into the possibilities of education technologies (such as AI in education, adaptive learning platforms, micro-credentialing).
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.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
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.
