Coordinator I: Projects (P9) (Academic Development & Support: Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCad)) (Re-advert)
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
- Provide preventative, developmental and career consulting/counselling services and interventions.
- Coordination of activities and information resources in the Career Resource Centres, including interactive web-based support and resources.
- Involvement in the annual Graduate Recruitment Programme and Employer Relations.
- Participate in relevant project and programme delivery as required within the PsyCaD context.
- Manage the Social Media Influencers Programme.
- Present workshops and radio interventions on UJ FM
- Assist students with Career Counselling with specific focus on work applications, CV writing, Interviewing Skills, Job search strategies as well as the development and presentation of career education workshops for students, departments, and faculties.
- Provision of career assessments, advisory and consultation (related to scope of practice).
- Responsible for professional administrative functions.
Minimum requirements
- An accredited Honours Degree, and current registration with the HPCSA in one of the following categories: Industrial Psychologist OR Registered Counsellor .
- Three (3) to five (5) years of job-related experience.
- Experience in the coordination and development or career and workshop readiness programmes and services, preferably gained in a diverse Higher Education setting. Experience of and an understanding of the use of web-based career applications for career development and graduate recruitment purposes.
- Able to learn existing Career Services platforms as a student and employer relations management tool.
- Flexibility to work on a rotational basis between campuses in order to meet students' needs.
- Sound career psychology theoretical foundation.
- In-depth understanding of Career Services within a University setting.
- Professional Psychological skills as an industrial psychologist or registered counsellor.
- Professional career guidance, facilitation, and development skills (related to Scope of Practice).
- Ability to deliver career education and information in new and innovative ways.
- Knowledge of graduate preparedness for the workplace and employment related skills, and the ability to write and develop related facilitation materials.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Developed presentation, professional and interpersonal skills.
- Technological proficiency in social media accounts and presentation formation.
- Able to professionally represent PsyCad to external clientele.
- A sound understanding of professional and ethical principles and relevant legislation.
- Meticulous and detail conscious.
- Analytical.
- Professional, collegial and collaborative.
- Forward thinking.
- Innovative, dedicated and hard-working.
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.
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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.
