Co-ordinator: Student Leadership Support
University of the Western Cape, Bellville, TX, United States
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.
Applications for the post of Coordinator: ResLife - Student Leadership Support (SLS) are invited from dynamic and vibrant professionals who constantly strive for personal growth and self‑improvement. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate relevant student housing experience at a tertiary level; they must be client and service oriented and passionate about students and their co‑curricular development and well‑being.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of student generated programming across UWC student communities as well as to capacitate, strengthen, professionalise and support student structures by offering opportunities for training and development that contribute towards effective and goal orientated leadership, good governance, accountability, transparency and teamwork.
Collaboration with student leadership structures in the design and implementation of relevant student driven programming and team building in their residences, and maintaining an event/programming diary for student leadership and general SLS programming.
Coordination of programming procurement related practices on behalf of the student leadership.
Design and implement training and development opportunities that strengthen and support structures towards effective and goal orientated leadership.
Design and implement initiatives that professionalise student leadership and maintain grounds for good standing in the student community through the development and maintenance of practices related to good governance, accountability, transparency and teamwork.
Implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes for student leadership service and programme delivery and general SLS training initiatives.
Coordination of Student Leadership Election processes.
[The incumbent will share the university’s strong focus on research-related and reporting processes through monitoring and evaluation practices and compilation of databases and will be required to be flexible around work hours as most activities take place after hours and in terms of the availability of the students serviced by the office].
Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 in social science or related field.
5 years relevant experience in higher education student services and support.
1 year of experience with evidence of involvement in training/workshop/seminar development and facilitation with large groups.
Prior experience must demonstrate successful background in decision‑making processes, excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi‑task, the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement, good communication skills (both verbal & written) and excellent interpersonal skills.
An employment background demonstrating an understanding of development theory or exposure to work experiences that allowed in‑service learning.
A valid code B driver's license, and the applicant must be in possession of the license for at least two (2) years.
Must be prepared to work after hours.
Preferred Qualification:
Honours Degree or equivalent at NQF8 in the Social Sciences.
Knowledge around policy and constitutional designs and review is preferred.
Ability to multi‑task but still pay close attention to detail.
Ability to act with high integrity and with discretion.
Sound Judgement and decision‑making.
Demonstrated Leadership Skills, Self‑management, and use of initiative.
Project Management Skills.
Planning and Organising.
Report Writing.
Facilitation Skills.
Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal).
Ability to Build Productive Relationships.
Digital Acumen.
Contact for further information: +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 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 official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. 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.
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The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.
Applications for the post of Coordinator: ResLife - Student Leadership Support (SLS) are invited from dynamic and vibrant professionals who constantly strive for personal growth and self‑improvement. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate relevant student housing experience at a tertiary level; they must be client and service oriented and passionate about students and their co‑curricular development and well‑being.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of student generated programming across UWC student communities as well as to capacitate, strengthen, professionalise and support student structures by offering opportunities for training and development that contribute towards effective and goal orientated leadership, good governance, accountability, transparency and teamwork.
Collaboration with student leadership structures in the design and implementation of relevant student driven programming and team building in their residences, and maintaining an event/programming diary for student leadership and general SLS programming.
Coordination of programming procurement related practices on behalf of the student leadership.
Design and implement training and development opportunities that strengthen and support structures towards effective and goal orientated leadership.
Design and implement initiatives that professionalise student leadership and maintain grounds for good standing in the student community through the development and maintenance of practices related to good governance, accountability, transparency and teamwork.
Implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes for student leadership service and programme delivery and general SLS training initiatives.
Coordination of Student Leadership Election processes.
[The incumbent will share the university’s strong focus on research-related and reporting processes through monitoring and evaluation practices and compilation of databases and will be required to be flexible around work hours as most activities take place after hours and in terms of the availability of the students serviced by the office].
Degree or Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 in social science or related field.
5 years relevant experience in higher education student services and support.
1 year of experience with evidence of involvement in training/workshop/seminar development and facilitation with large groups.
Prior experience must demonstrate successful background in decision‑making processes, excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi‑task, the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement, good communication skills (both verbal & written) and excellent interpersonal skills.
An employment background demonstrating an understanding of development theory or exposure to work experiences that allowed in‑service learning.
A valid code B driver's license, and the applicant must be in possession of the license for at least two (2) years.
Must be prepared to work after hours.
Preferred Qualification:
Honours Degree or equivalent at NQF8 in the Social Sciences.
Knowledge around policy and constitutional designs and review is preferred.
Ability to multi‑task but still pay close attention to detail.
Ability to act with high integrity and with discretion.
Sound Judgement and decision‑making.
Demonstrated Leadership Skills, Self‑management, and use of initiative.
Project Management Skills.
Planning and Organising.
Report Writing.
Facilitation Skills.
Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal).
Ability to Build Productive Relationships.
Digital Acumen.
Contact for further information: +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 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 official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. 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.
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