The incumbent will:
- Coordinate the comprehensive research capacity development programme for postgraduate students that is offered from the Postgraduate School;
- Organise appropriate, needs-driven research capacity development opportunities for postgraduate students;
- Organise and coordinate research communication events, such as the UJ Visualise Your Thesis and 3-Minute Thesis Competitions and the Annual Postgraduate Conference;
- Source and contract appropriate expertise for workshop and short course facilitation;
- Use Blackboard for distance learning;
- Liaise with faculties, support divisions, and other stakeholders to develop strategies and activities for enhancing the experiences of postgraduate students at UJ;
- Engage in related communication and marketing, quality assurance, impact measurement, administrative and reporting activities.
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with 2 to 3 years’ experience in administration of academic programmes or projects in a higher education institution;
- Extensive experience in a coordination role in a higher education context;
- Understanding of the demands of postgraduate study;
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate academic courses, programmes or processes.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office programmes;
- Strong administrative skills
- Excellent planning and organising skills;
- Ability to manage time effectively, to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- High-level written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative;
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
Recommendations:
- A Master’s degree;
- Experience of curriculum development or coordination of postgraduate programmes;
- Experience with using online or distance learning programmes, digital technologies and social media.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note that the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries regarding job content: Dr Pia Lamberti (011) 559 3649
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr John Prinsloo (011) 559 4503
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In conjunction with merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. For this post candidates from the designated groups in terms of the 1998 Employment Equity Act, including designated women, will be preferred. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 21 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.