VACANCY
Centre for Student Leadership, Experiential Education & Citizenship
Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development
Position: FVZS Programme Administrator
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The FVZS Programme Administrator forms part of the permanent staff component of the FVZS Institute for Student Leadership Development (FVZS) within the Centre for Student Leadership, Experiential Education & Citizenship (CSLEEC) at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Division Student Affairs (DSAf). The FVZS Programme Administrator, in collaboration with the FVZS Programme Coordinator will focus primarily on improving and expanding the current reach of offerings and opportunities to both the Stellenbosch University community and the broader Higher Education sector. This role needs a passionate and vibrant individual who is not only an excellent administrator, but a critical thinker, engaged in the various co-curriculum spaces and who is a participator in conversations. We are searching for a part-time Postgraduate student who will bring fresh ideas to co-create the FVZS offerings, aligned with the CSLEEC and SU vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
With support and guidance from the FVZS Programme Manager and FVZS Coordinator, the FVZS Programme Administrator will be responsible for:
- Responding to short course enquiries
- Assisting the Programme Coordinator with compiling the objectives, outcomes, content and assessments for short courses offered by the Institute
- Assisting with the course administration of all short courses offered by the FVZS Institute
- Assisting with the short course application process
- Assisting with the online delivery of all short course offerings
- Assisting the FVZS Programme Manager with the arrangements of the FVZS Recognition ceremonies (related to the short course administration)
- Maintaining the database of facilitators and course content
- Assisting with the pre-evaluation and post-evaluation forms to be submitted to the FVZS Programme Coordinator
- With the support and guidance of the Head: FVZS, coordinating the FVZS's Critical Engagement portfolio which specifically includes the compulsory critical engagement session for all course participants. This includes ad-hoc critical engagement opportunities in collaboration with local and international partners.
- In collaboration with the FVZS Programme Coordinator, with the oversight of the DSAf Marketing & Media Coordinator, creating content and posts for the FVZS social media platforms.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a registered SU Postgraduate student or recent postgraduate.
- The FVZS Programme Administrator must have completed at least one of the FVZS Short courses.
- Must have been involved in the student leadership community and have a clear understanding of key student leadership issues on campus and within the broader Higher Education landscape in South Africa.
- Understand the FVZS’s core focus, programmes, and key critical engagement opportunities (discourse series and FVZS honorary lecture).
- Understand the changing context of Higher Education and its impact on the FVZS offerings.
- Excellent communication skills in English (writing and verbal).
RECOMMENDATION
A Masters' or Ph.D. student.
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months full-time fixed-term contract (1 February 2022 – 30 November 2022)
APPLICATION DETAILS
Your application must comprise of a two-page curriculum vitae and a 300-word reflection on your understanding of leadership, and the role of leadership short courses/offerings in the holistic development of students in South Africa. References should be included.
DEADLINE: 22 October 202122
- 22 October 2021
- Applications to be sent electronically to fvzs@sun.ac.za, Subject: FVZS Programme Administrator
- Enquiries regarding job content and remuneration: Heidi October at heidioctober@sun.ac.za (Deputy Director: CSLEEC /
- Head: FVZS Institute)
