House parent (Potchefstroom Campus)
Listing reference: nwu_000187
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market related (Allowances)
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
POSITION NUMBER: TP
VACANCY: HOUSE PARENT (TWO POSITIONS)
PEROMNES GRADE: 12
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH ALLOWANCES
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The main purpose of the position is to ensure that proper services are offered in terms of a safe, disciplined and welcoming living environment in the residence for students, while also creating an environment that demonstrates good governance, transformation, recreational opportunities and a contribution towards the core business of the university.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategy implementation.
- Conduct institutional strategy and joint accountability for implementation success
- Conduct and joint accountability for the implementation of the strategy and approach to student life and the student value
- Proposition with respect to the residence life, to give effect to the nwu strategy, its multicampus nature and national imperatives.
2. Residence management and operation
- Operational management:
- Management:
- Form part of residence management together with house committee
- Leadership development
- Development of a balanced student population profile
- Supervising all residence activities
- Oversee the management of the different portfolios held by the house committee
- Management of internal disciplinary processes in line with the nwu processes, based on the set nwu values
- Supervising and directing events, programmes and structures that would enable student participation in social and recreational arts and sports activities
3. Financial management
- Budget allocation to respective house committee portfolios
- Operational financial management at house committee level.
Minimum requirements
- Permanently appointed staff member or staff on a fixed-term contract of three (3) or more years on the Potchefstroom campus of the NWU.
- Three (3) years operational experience in student life is essential.
- Three (3) years personal experience within student life is essential.
- Five (5) years personal and operational experience in a tertiary environment is desirable.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Corrie Rheeder
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Yvette Lampracht 018 285 2104
CLOSING DATE: 24 September 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 November 2021
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
