UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA - PRE-UNIVERSITY ACADEMY (UP-PUA)
SENIOR COORDINATOR: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND SCIENCE (STEAM)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 7
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the Senior Coordinator: STEAM vacancy located in our Groenkloof Campus.
The University of Pretoria is one of South Africas top research-intensive universities dedicated to producing high-quality research that addresses complex issues. It is one of the highest producers of research and makes a major contribution to postgraduate and postdoctoral fellowship training as well as nurturing and supporting researchers at different stages of their research careers. It is home to the largest number of National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated researchers. The University has developed a number of research platforms and infrastructure, including the Future Africa Institute and Campus which supports multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research across the institution. The University is expanding its research partnerships and collaborations across the world.
The Universitys nine faculties and business school offer a wide spectrum of under- and postgraduate programmes, which are recognised internationally. The University awards approximately 14% of all degrees conferred annually by public universities in South Africa .
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes it one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Senior Coordinator: STEAM will undertake a variety of administrative and programme management tasks for the learner support programmes conducted at the Groenkloof Campus. The incumbent will assist 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 UP-PUA and Teacher Professional Development offerings. The successful incumbent will assist with developing and managing the UP-PUA transdisciplinary curriculum offerings and ensuring a strong interface between the STEM and arts and social sciences disciplines in the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase University interface.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Senior Coordinator: STEAM include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate the development of the curriculum for transdisciplinary modules with
- Develop, align and coordinate the teaching and learning of designated science/STEAM subjects;
- Manage and coordinate STEAM-related projects (offerings at the Groenkloof Campus together with coordinators);
- Liaise, co-ordinate and streamline all interventions in close collaboration with teachers, tutors and quality advisors (QAs) in the subjects or courses and grades that they coordinate;
- Plan and coordinate the Saturday UP-PUA programme and its activities:
- Draft overall project plans and prioritise activities and tasks with the team;
- Initiate activities and stakeholder and services provider involvement;
- 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 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 subject matter 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 STEAM field with a postgraduate certificate in Education OR Masters in STEAM Education;
- At least four years experience in the following:
- Experience in a tertiary or academic environment and in STEAM disciplines;
- Experience of after or out-of-school programmes for high school learners;
- Experience in financial administration and project management;
- Events management and programme coordination;
- Experience in the use of appropriate ERP systems preferably PeopleSoft including the PeopleSoft Financial system;
- Experience in curriculum development and STEAM pedagogies; and
- Program management and development procedures.
- At least one year project management experience.
- Highly developed planning, organisation and coordination 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;
- Good relationship management and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Excellent technological skills and advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office suite;
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
- Ability to work with diverse teams;
- Client focussed;
- Good leadership and human resource management skills; and
- High level of flexibility and responsiveness and ability to adapt to and work effectively in a diverse set of situations with individuals and groups.
- MEd 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;
- Proficiency in a second language will be an added advantage;
- Willingness to work outside official office hours, as and when required; and
- Valid drivers licence.
This is a fixed-term contract position 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; and
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 26 June 2023
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, and Ms J van Dyk, joanie.vandyk@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 26 September 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.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
