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Curriculum Administrator: New Module Development

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Curriculum Administrator: New Module Development – DURBAN

Job description

CORE PURPOSE

To provide administrative support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new module development within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Complete the new module development process for the content writing and moderation of new Module Guide
• Conduct sourcing and contracting of appropriate Programme Advisory Members, Module Guide Writers and Module Guide Moderators
• Provide professional feedback to Module Guide Writers and Moderators, thereby ensuring alignment to MANCOSA’s and regulatory body standards
• Track documents as per New Module Development processes
• Accurately compile Curriculum Structures, Programme Information Sheets, Prescribed and Recommended Readings Lists for new module development while maintaining quality and consistency as per the Department’s requirements and standards
• Compilation of New Module Development Reports
•   Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews
• Attend and compile minutes for meetings
• Professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the achievement of student success via engaging and solving curriculum related student queries and ensuring module guides are of a high-quality standard per intake
• Complete formatting and layout editing on New Module Guides as per the formatting requirements
• Complete digitising of Module Guides as per requirements to maintain quality and consistency on the Curriculum Development and Management System
• Participate in regulatory body activities
• Assist during Departmental and institutional functions/events
• Independently study to ensure ongoing professional development to upgrade knowledge in field of expertise

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Essential Qualification: Degree

·        Preferred Qualification: Honours

EXPERIENCE

·        Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

·        Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

·        Excellent listening, communication, and written skills

·        Working with people

·        Following instructions and procedures

·        Writing and reporting

·        Relating and networking

·        Deadline driven

·        Ability to multitask

·        Planning, organising and the ability to work under pressure

·        Integrity and honestly

·        Detail oriented

·        Creative and innovative

·        Proficient in MS Office

·        Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

·        Ability to work under pressure

GENERAL

·        Must be able to work overtime when necessary

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Institutional Compliance and Accreditation Officer

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The Accreditation and Compliance Co-ordinator is responsible is for co-ordinating, managing and providing support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Department and the institution at all levels to ensure that all internal compliance related to accreditation is aligned to higher education regulatory requirements and any other relevant regulations.

Job description

Core Functions

The successful appointee will be responsible for delivering on important accreditation and quality assurance projects, including but not limited to:

Accreditation & Compliance

• Assume responsibility to co-ordinate all compliance and regulatory tasks
• Facilitate the collating, compiling and submitting the DHET Annual Report in adherence to the guidelines provided by the DHET.
• Ensure that verification of SAQA records and overseeing NLRD uploads to the HEQCIS according to the standardised template issued.
• Reviewing and submitting the HEQC accreditation applications and the SAQA and DHET applications in accordance with the criteria specified by each regulatory body.
• Reviewing and submitting accreditation applications to the relevant professional bodies as determined by the appropriate committees.
• Evaluating and uploading approved HEQC reaccreditation applications for the DHET reregistration cycles and overseeing the process by which the programmes were reviewed.
• Monitoring, evaluating and coordinating the implementation of all regulatory requirements and in doing so conducts an annual internal institutional regulatory compliance review.
• Attending appropriate meetings, conferences or workshops held by regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate the provision of timeous responses and resolutions.
• Coordinate the collating, compiling and submitting institutional accreditation applications for regions.
• Reviewing regional report submissions in accordance with internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Conducting site visits to facilitate quality improvement and training with the regional staff.
• Liaising with regulatory/accreditation body to establish site visit date and requirements inclusive of accommodation/entertainment for panel.
• Consulting with the appropriate stakeholders to develop detailed project plans related to the site visit, including the collation, review and editing of site visit documentation; logistics planning as well as execution of the site visit itself.
• Managing collection and analysis of information and check that the data fs accurate, and that the requirements of appropriate regulatory body is being met.
• Distilling information from the range of sources into a coherent picture that fits with the strategic plan of the institution.
• Researching information and evidence not currently available within the Institution, to benchmark against competitors.
• Preparing the panel base room with all site visit documents and equipment requirements.

Quality Assurance Management System

• Participate in the implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Ensuring that correct and current accreditation and compliance documents are maintained on the QAMS.

Special Projects

• Coordinate relevant ad hoc projects such as research projects, and quality improvement projects across the institution.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

•       Postgraduate qualification

Experience

•       Five years’ experience in Higher Education accreditation and compliance 

Essential Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour

•       Impeccable English verbal and written skills.

•       Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape

•       Project management skills.

•       Presentation skills.

•       Organisational and coordination skills.

•       Data analysis and interpretation skills.

•       Communication skills, both verbal and written.

•       Computer literacy skills.

•       Advanced working knowledge of technology tools such as Excel, Word,

•       PowerPoint and Outlook.

•       Integral knowledge of the higher education framework and relevant legislative requirements both locally and in the regions.

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Graduation and Certification Administrator

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Graduation and Certification Administrator – Durban

Job description

CORE PURPOSE

To provide support and assistance to the Graduation and Certification Department by assisting with the various processes and administration within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals. This position entails the administration of the logistical arrangements for the graduation ceremonies and day to day operations in the department.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING

• Schedule meetings and minute taking
• Perform the administration of the department
• Respond to student queries
• Assist with all graduation processes
• Assist with the coordination and logistic arrangement of the graduation ceremonies
• Maintain records tracking and filing
• To conduct research on trends and competitor analysis
• Must possess a good command of English
• Engagement with external suppliers and stakeholders

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·    Minimum Diploma

·    Minimum 1 year experience in administration and events coordination and planning

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·    Experience with events coordination

·    Excellent communication skills

·    Excellent writing skills

·    Knowledge of regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE)

·    Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape

·    Proficient in MS Office

·    Have a good sound background of IT

·    Planning, organising and negotiating skills

·    Integrity and honesty

·    Detail oriented

·    Creative and innovative

·    Advanced research skills

·    Ability to work under pressure

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DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has the following vacancy available. DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR CORE PURPOSE To provide support and assistance to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes and administration with regards to the formatting of New and Existing Programme Modules Guides within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

Job description

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING:

Formatting of all Module Guides, Programme Information Sheets and Curriculum Structures

·        Perform all formatting and layout editing on all Module Guides as per the template and manual via the online Curriculum Development and Management System 

·        Maintaining presentation quality and consistency of all Module Guides via the online Curriculum Development and Management System as per the template and manual

·        Re-construct poor and unclear diagrams within Module Guides

·        Check and sign-off on Module Guides and study material via the online Curriculum Development and Management System sent to the printers

·        Format Programme Information Sheets as per the template

·        Format Curriculum Structures as per the template

·        Development and review of Desktop Publishing forms and templates

·        Adhering to production deadlines

·         Provide information with regards to Module Guide covers and spine widths to the graphic designer

Multimedia Project

·        Digitise new and old module guides, perform quality checks, sign offs and publish Multimedia Guides

·        Liaise with service provider regarding system developments, enhancements, and improvements of  the Curriculum Development and Management System

Professional Development

·        Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise

·        Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution

·        Conduct and attend staff development and training sessions

MANCOSA Student Success

·        Employ effective project and time management strategies to ensure that students receive module guides in time

Regulatory Bodies

·        Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes

·        Actively participate in the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management

·        Participate in any regulatory body activity

·        Ensure Compliance to regulatory standards

General

·        Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions and tasks

·        Assist and attend institution functions as and when required

·        Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management

·        Assist with graduation

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience

·        Minimum Degree in Information Technology/Graphic Design/Web Development/ Graphic Information Technology or related qualification

·        Minimum 1-year experience

·        Experience with engaging with the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop )

·        Experience in working on Learning Management Systems

·        Deadline driven and process orientated

Job related knowledge

·        Proficient in MS Office Suite

·        Proficient in utilising the relevant software

·        Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

Job related skills

·         Detail orientated

·         Creative and innovative

·         Ability to work under pressure

·         Deadline driven and process orientated

·        Teamwork

·        Time management

·        Planning and organising

·        Flexibility

·        Produce work of a high quality

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ACADEMIC: PROGRAMME LEADER POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL MARKETING

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme/Programmes. This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the programme’s success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the school. Additionally, the role specifically requires leadership of a programme/programmes, which will encompass the following aspects: Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Academic Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme and module Reviews and Programme Improvement. The Academic – programme Leader will play a pivotal role in academic delivery, programme oversight, student support, and ensuring alignment with institutional quality standards.

Job description

Programme Management and Leadership

·        Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)

·        Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and mission

·        Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes

·        Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.

·        Programme lifecycle management

·        Monitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout rates

·        Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students

·        Collaborate with academic support services to improve student performance

Programme Planning and Academic Administration

·        Conduct induction of academic staff

·        Manage comprehensive student orientation

·        Contribute to Programme budget management

·        Identify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolments

·        Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning and other relevant Departments

·        Identification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities.

·        Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectus

·        Programme Admissions and Delivery

·        Management of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans

Teaching and Learning and Student Engagement

·        Facilitate webinar

·        Assessments – development, moderation and grading

·        Supervise postgraduate students

·        Stakeholder engagement, development and recognition

·        Student Engagement and Success

·        Develop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategies

• Ensure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes.
• Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum delivery.

Programme Intelligence and Governance

·        Application of programme and institutional SOPs and rules

·        Programme Intelligence on Gathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management

·        Monitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from the regulatory bodies

·        Compile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations.

·        Use data to support continuous improvement initiatives

Programme Enhancement and Quality Assurance

·        Complete Programme and Module cyclical Reviews

·        Monitoring, Evaluation and manage risk for the assigned programme/s

• Oversee Programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes.
• Support Programme re-alignment efforts in line with institutional strategy

·        Monitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable)

Community engagement

• Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities
• Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre

Ad Hoc

•     Participate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events.

•     Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadership

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION

·        Essential qualification: Masters degree specialising in “Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, I.T/ Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing” or within the cognate “Digital Marketing” (NQF Level 9),

·        Preferred qualification: Relevant Master’s degree at NQF Level 9

ESSENTIAL

·        Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic management

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum
• Leading and Decision-making
• Conflict Resolution and Co operating
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Creating and Conceptualising
• Organising and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Enterprising and performing
• Digital Literacy

ADVANTAGES

• 3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience working
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination
• Higher Education Academic Management background

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