UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA PRE-UNIVERSITY ACADEMY (UP - PUA)
SENIOR COORDINATOR (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
PEROMNES LEVEL 7
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Pre-University Academy Senior Coordinator will undertake a variety of administrative and programme management tasks for the learner support programmes conducted at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria. The incumbent will help in planning, organizing, and implementing activities in the Saturday, Easter, winter, and summer holidays programmes, as well as perform important operational duties related to the Pre-University Academy (PUA) and Teacher Professional Development offerings. The incumbent must be organized and detail-oriented, a critical thinker, and should be comfortable working with diverse teams over weekends and after hours. The incumbent must be skilled in programme development, people management and project management. The successful incumbent must be able to facilitate the effective implementation and management of the PUA programmes according to the Universitys standards.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and coordination of the Saturday UP-PUA programme and its activities:
- Draft overall project plans and prioritise activities and tasks with the team;
- Initiate activities and involvement of stakeholders and service providers;
- Monitor target dates in the programme, initiatives and activities and remind role players of tasks, commitments and expected inputs and outputs;
- Conceptualise, formulate, organise, and prioritise ideas and tasks;
- Manage time and adhere to deadlines;
- Ensure the readiness of all the necessary resources- human, infrastructure and teaching and learning for classes; and
- Coordinate collaboration with external and internal stakeholders with respect to curriculum implementation.
- Staff management :
- Liaise with the UP-PUA Manager, Senior Programmes Coordinator- academic and the Research unit with respect to the UP-PUA learners support programme and related activities;
- Attend relevant campus committee meetings;
- Manage communications between external reviewers (Knowledge area experts), quality advisors, course coordinators, teachers, and tutors; and
- Plan and conduct meetings with knowledge area experts.
- Reporting:
- Establish a strategy to monitor data to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme;
- Liaise with the Data Analytics administrator and monitor data in terms of attendance and performance in the various courses;
- Collate and organise data in specific reporting formats;
- Compile and submit quarterly progress and annual reports to the management; and
- Present progress reports to management and to other programme stakeholders.
- Masters in a STEM field with a postgraduate certificate in Education OR;
- Masters in STEM Education;
- At least five years experience in an academic environment and programme coordination including knowledge of:
- Curriculum development and STEM pedagogies;
- Program management and development procedures; and
- Budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting.
- Highly developed planning, organisation and coordination skills;
- Excellent technological skills and advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office suite;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Excellent programme development skills;
- Good project management skills;
- Excellent information management and infographic skills;
- Excellent general and technical report writing skills;
- Good financial administration skills;
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams;
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills;
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to constantly develop self and improve the support offered to the programme;
- Good relationship management and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
- Ability to work with diverse teams;
- Client focussed;
- Good leadership and human resource management skills; and
- Highly level of flexibility and responsiveness and ability to adapt to and work effectively in a diverse set of situations with individuals and groups
- M Ed in Science Education with a speciality in Physics or Physical Science;
- Skills in programme development and five years experience in human resources support;
- PhD in Science Education;
- Project management qualification;
- Proficient communication skills in a second language will be an added advantage;
- Willingness to work outside official office hours, as and when required; and
- Valid drivers licence.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of four (4) years that is renewable subject to performance.
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by University of Pretoria policy guidelines.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV.
- Recently certified copies of qualifications.
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to contact its own referees.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Bongeka Gqozo, bongeka.gqozo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Joanie van Dyk, joanie.vandyk@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the job content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
