Coordinator III Professional Support (First Year Experience Coordinator) (P7) (Academic Development & Support: Academic Development Centre)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
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.
developmental opportunities to both Academic staff and students. All student related services are equally but proportionally represented on all four UJ campuses and the ADC staff strive to provide integrated, relevant, and up-to-date growth opportunities. The work conducted in ADC includes providing student learning development services on all UJ campuses, onsite and remotely. This post will be responsible for assisting with the roll out and management of the UJ First year Experience, First Year orientation and the UJ 101 module.
success at UJ. The Coordinator III: FYE/SSE will have the main responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of the UJ FYE/SSE initiatives in all material respects.
- Chair and lead the central UJ First year Orientation (FYO) committee and all included planning processes to ensure an effective UJ FYO.
- Coordinate the use of UJ venues and make required arrangements and bookings to facilitate the smooth roll out of the UJ FYO.
- Recruit and train the UJ FYO Marshals as well as provide oversight of their work during the UJ FYO.
- Prepare all centrally managed UJ FYO materials and ensure that they are effectively stored, distributed and used
- Manage the HR and financial aspects of the FYE/FYO portfolios to ensure that all policies are complied with and that resources are efficiently used.
- Make all practical preparations for the implementation of the annual UJ FYO and manage the rollout of the event when it takes place.
- Coordinate the implementation of the UJ 101 module as part of the UJ 101 implementation team.
- Conduct research into the perceptions about and the impact of the UJ FYE/FYO and the UJ 101 module.
Minimum requirements
- An appropriate Master's degree in the fields of Education, Psychology or other equivalent fields.
- Advanced computer skills.
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience in working in student success or teaching in a south African Higher Educational institution
- Experience in developing student success related materials.
- Teaching and learning principles and practices. A good understanding of curriculum issues in the South African Higher Education
- Experience in leading a team of people towards achieving a joint goal
- A working knowledge of effective teaching, assessment, and classroom pedagogy for underprepared students
- A PHD in a relevant field
- Lecturing experience in an academic development programme in Higher Education.
- Strong interest in researching in the field of academic development/student success.
- Experience in organizing or rolling out a First Year Orientation programme at a university
- Highly developed organisation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work with both students and staff.
- The ability to work as a member of a team.
- The ability to lead a team
- Possess reading and writing experience at Higher Education
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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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.
