Job Description

Title of Position

Coordinator: Leadership and Social Responsibility

Post Number

8021518

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS)

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

22/2/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Office for Leadership and Social Responsibility (LSR) is located within the Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS) under the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Student development and Support (SDS). The department is grounded by the principles of creating, leading and sustaining the change through its programmes, projects and volunteer opportunities. In view of this, the department seeks to employ a suitable co-ordinator.

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Coordinate and deliver all administrative and operational requirements of departmental programmes
• Develop and create innovative support resources for departmental offerings and initiatives
• Coordinate and maintain digital platforms and media presence for departmental programmes
• Coordinate and provide programme awareness, recruitment and selection efforts as well as training and facilitation in line with departmental goals
• Coordinate and oversee monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects and programmes
• Provide regular, ongoing progress reports on programme offerings, as well as produce written operational and evaluation reports on student offerings
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enhance support initiatives for students
• Engage actively in relevant research
• Support the Manager and Director with broader operational and strategic matters where required

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors degree;
• 2-5 years' relevant work experience
• Must be prepared to work over weekends where required

ADVANTAGEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Experience within student leadership and/or student affairs

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes)

• Advanced computer skills (Ms Office Package)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Report writing
• Analytical Skills
• Facilitation skills
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• An understanding of relevant theories pertaining to student leadership development
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to collect, process and interpret evaluation data
• Ability to work in a team

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

University of the Western Cape