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Programme Coordinator: Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Education Academic Research
Reference: SSS/279/1024

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Employer: Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Division of Student Affairs (DSAf)

Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL)

Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development (FVZS Institute)

Programme Coordinator: Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute

(Job Level 9)

(Two-year fixed-term contract)

Term: 01 February 2025 – 31 January 2027

Stellenbosch Campus

Ref. SSS/279/1024

Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.

The primary goals of the Division of Student Affairs (DSAf), which reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching, are to provide systemic-holistic support and development to students and to promote coherent collaboration among all University role players (especially students and faculties) to advance the goals of Stellenbosch University (SU) and its students. The Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) operates in conjunction with the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). Both these centres form part of the DSAf, which aims primarily at student development by means of a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities. The CSLL is deeply convinced that student learning and living environments should be integrated instead of functioning separately. This entails, among other things, that transformative student experiences be integrated and offered with a focus on providing engaged leadership development and support.

The Programme Coordinator forms part of the core team of the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development (FVZS Institute) within the CSLL; therefore, the incumbent reports to the Head: FVZS Institute. The Institute offers a range of leadership programmes, both nationally and internationally, and strives to support the development of leadership in Africa with a view to cultivating active citizens who contribute to a socially just and sustainable society.

The Programme Coordinator, under the guidance of the Head: FVZS Institute and the Institute’s Programme Manager, is responsible for developing, implementing and delivering the FVZS Institute leadership short course and external programmes. The incumbent also assists with conceptualising and facilitating the short courses, external programmes and Critical Engagement portfolio of the FVZS Institute. Therefore, the Programme Coordinator should have a strong understanding of the higher education sector in South Africa and of curriculum design. The incumbent must be able to engage critically on issues related to student leadership development within higher education, as well as on active citizenship in the broader context.

Duties:

1) Portfolio strategy

Coordinating all aspects of the FVZS Masterclass series (conceptualisation and execution of the African Leadership masterclasses).

Implementing, in collaboration with the team at the Institute, the strategic vision and plan for student leadership learning and development programmes.

Assisting, with the support and guidance of the Programme Manager, with all current short course offerings and external programmes, and with curriculum design and development of new FVZS Institute short courses and customised programmes that are reflective of and underpinned by the University’s Vision 2040 (including the SUNOnline platform for online modules); and course assessment instruments for the FVZS Institute.

Contributing to issues of general strategy as requested by the Head: FVZS Institute.

2) SUNOnline learning management system

Coordinating, in collaboration with national and international subject matter experts, the development of online content for specific citizenship programmes.

Liaising with the senior learning designer at the CSLL to load content and resources onto the SUNOnline platform, as required.

Ensuring that online engagement takes place.

Monitoring assessment processes and timelines in accordance with the requirements of the Division of Short Courses.

Moderating and facilitating live online sessions – welcoming participants, introducing the subject matter expert, and facilitating the Q & A session.

3) Liaising with subject matter experts

Briefing subject matter experts to discuss concepts related to programming (learning objectives, outcomes and competencies) and the development of programme content accordingly to such a brief.

Liaising and following up with subject matter experts on student feedback.

Ensuring that subject matter experts understand their role within the broader citizenship programme offering.

Finalising assessments (where needed) with subject matter experts to confirm learning outcomes.

Ensuring that subject matter experts be registered to gain access to the learning management system (as needed).

4) Research and data analysis

Conducting ongoing research on specific themes to be explored as part of the programme offering.

Designing and managing feedback surveys.

Coordinating focus groups to conceptualise new programme offerings and obtain feedback on the current programme offering.

Conducting data analysis to identify key trends that will inform programme design.

Managing the data required (applications and successful completion) for reporting purposes.

Collaborating, along with the Coordinator: Citizenship Engagement and the research/administrative officer for the CSLL, on identified research projects, and coordinating workshops and discourses forming part of the FVZS Institute’s Critical Engagement portfolio. This includes identifying and briefing local and international subject matter experts.

Exploring, in collaboration with the Head: FVZS Institute and other SU departments and student communities, new short courses or programme opportunities as part of the Institute’s programme renewal strategy.

5) Academic transcript recognition

Taking responsibility, with the support of the administrator for the CSLL, for the preparation of all documentation regarding processes for such recognition.

6) Supervision of student assistants

Facilitating student mentor training sessions, as required.

Conducting individual and group meetings with course coordinators and student leaders and mentors, as required.

7) Stakeholder engagement

Attending conferences and learning opportunities, as identified, to learn best practices.

Liaising with higher education institutions for student enrolment in the FVZS Institute’s leadership offerings, and providing ongoing SUNOnline support, as required.

8) Reporting

Producing portfolio reports on progress with current projects.

Compiling, in collaboration with the Head: FVZS Institute, proposals for funding as required.

9) Finance

Drawing up an annual budget in consultation with the line manager, and managing expenses according to budget allocations in consultation with the Finance Officer: CSLL.

Required Skills

A Baccalaureus Degree, Preferably In Education Or Social Sciences
At Least Three Years’ Experience In And Knowledge Of Curriculum Design And Curriculum Development: 3 to 4 years
Experience In Online Learning Management Systems And Online Learning Programme Development

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

A baccalaureus degree, preferably in education or social sciences.

At least three years’ experience in and knowledge of curriculum design and curriculum development (must be able to provide a portfolio of evidence), preferably in student affairs in the higher education context.

Experience in facilitation skills and critical engagement within a student experiential learning environment.

Experience in online learning management systems and online learning programme development.

Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation.

Understanding of the core focus, programmes and key critical engagement opportunities of the FVZS Institute.

Understanding the changing context of higher education and its impact on the FVZS Institute’s offerings.

Excellent communication skills, especially verbal and written skills in English.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate and deliver on time.

Attention to detail.

Excellent project management skills, including effective delegation to and communication with team members.

Excellent work ethics with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams, and with team members not reporting to the incumbent.

The ability to work in a team.

Willingness to work flexible hours (after hours and weekends, as required).

Recommendations:

A postgraduate degree, preferably in education or social sciences.

Research interest in leadership and African leadership.

Understanding of the role of higher education (student affairs in particular) within the South African context with regards to cultivating active citizenship.

A record of active participation in student leadership initiatives within the higher education sector.

A proven portfolio of relevant programming (online and blended) in which student engagement formed part of a formally recognised experiential learning programme.

Experience in supervising student assistants, i.e. the ability to delegate tasks effectively.

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Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country’s highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students.

The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus.