Job Description

Title of Position

Faculty Officer

Post Number

4537

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Dean's Office: Arts and Humanities

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

27/8/2023

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

FACULTY OFFICER

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

*INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape seeks to produce graduates of the highest caliber. The Faculty Office plays a key role in supporting the academic programme and providing administrative excellence. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, committed, competent, suitably qualified and experienced individual for this key appointment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare the faculty timetable
• Arrange venues in conjunction with venue management for classes and tutorials
• Prepare Service Level Agreements and co-ordinate sign off
• Edit and update faculty calendar
• Schedule all exam timetables
• Provide curriculum training to relevant stakeholders
• Act as governance officer to the Academic Planning Committee
• Co-ordinate all other administrative tasks related to academic planning and the curriculum

The successful candidate's job description will also include:

• Academic Administration
• Marks Administration
• Enquiry Management
• Committee Administration
• Marketing and Recruitment
• General Administration

*A full job description is available upon request

Minimum Requirements

• Degree / National Diploma OR equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a Higher Education environment

Preferred Requirements of the post:

• Committee Administration experience advantageous

• Proficiency in computer programmes/software packages e.g. Word; Excel / MS Office Suites / PowerPoint

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. 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.

University of the Western Cape