Job Description

Post Number
8021271 / S992
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS)
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
18/7/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistic, facilitative co-curricular environment and excellent opportunities for students to develop their full potential as responsible and responsive citizens. The Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS) provides broad student-centred development support interventions to registered students. Its professional services, multi-faceted programs, training opportunities and resources are aimed at co-creating possibilities through a dynamic, supportive environment which enhances the student experience, learning, growth and success.


The incumbent will be expected to:


Coordinate and deliver all administrative and operational requirements of the Office for Academic Support programmes Develop and create innovative learning support resources for departmental offerings and initiatives Coordinate and maintain digital platforms for learning programmes Coordinate and provide programme awareness, recruitment and selection efforts, as well as training and facilitation in line with departmental goals Coordinate and oversee monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects and programmes Provide regular, ongoing progress reports, as well as written operational and evaluation reports Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enhance academic skills enablers initiatives for students Engage actively in relevant research Provide academic coaching sessions to students in the form of one-on-one sessions Support the Manager and Director with broader operational and strategic matters where required Must be prepared to work over weekends where required

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:


Postgraduate qualification in Education, Social Science or a relevant qualification at NQF Level 8 With 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in facilitation and coaching in Higher Education

Core Experience:


An understanding of relevant theories pertaining to student academic outcomes Demonstrated experience in the development and design of learning programmes Demonstrated experience in the use of data to inform the design of learning programmes/enablers Demonstrated experience in Group Facilitation

Advantageous


Experience within student academic and learning skills Familiarity with working in an academic environment within the context of Higher Education Experience interpreting data analytics Practical knowledge of Coaching Modalities and Neurological Learning Theories

Competencies:


Good interpersonal skills Good presentation and communication skills Strong administrative, planning and organizational skills Report writing Strong leadership ability Computer literacy Ability to take initiative and to work independently Ability to collect, process and interpret evaluation data Ability to work in a team In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.