DIRECTOR STUDENT LIFE V000160

Listing reference: nwu_001259
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 November 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE POSITION NUMBER: V000160 VACANCY: DIRECTOR PEROMNES GRADE: P5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The purpose of the position is to manage and oversee organised Student Life on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a view to provide critical support, information and guidance to deliver a total student experience, in support of the academic project, through facilitating student access and success; it is to contribute to the development of students as well-rounded, innovative, and socially responsible citizens of the world, who play a pivotal role to national and global development; and also to contribute towards the fulfilment of our student value proposition and the creation of a competitive advantage.
Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Student Governance and Leadership Development
·       Align campus student governance to the overall University student governance strategy and goals.
·       Support campus student governance structures to enable student delivery to the student body.
·       Ensure the development of a campus student governance ethos that is aligned to the overall student governance culture of the NWU.

2.      Development of Student Residence Life
·       Ensure the development of a Student Residence Life environment which is welcoming, promotes unity, critical diversity literacy, respect for and promotion of human rights and the NWU values.
·       Ensure an aligned approach across campuses in respect of the Student Residence culture through appropriate staff attributes, student leader attributes, processes and procedures.

3.      Oversight of Student Counselling and Development and Student Health Service Delivery
·       Ensure an effective, proactive and supportive student counselling and health care services which enable student access, success, health, and holistic development.
·       Ensure the development of key strategies and mechanisms which advocate and educate the student cohort with respect to human rights, gender-related matters, LGBTQAI rights, psychological, disability and health-related issues.

4.      Oversight of Sport Management and Development
·       Promote the development of sport to strengthen unity within and across the three campuses of the NWU and at national and international levels.
·       Develop student attributes compatible with NWU values through the promotion and development of recreational and competitive sport.
·       Optimize the media profiling capacity of the different sporting codes.

5.      Oversight of Art and Culture Management and Development
·       Promote the development of student art and culture activities to promote a vibrant and a balanced Student Life on campus, integration within and across campuses, and the development of student characteristics aligned to NWU values.
·       Harness existing platforms to promote creativity, healthy lifestyles, unity, celebration of diversity and enhancement of social cohesion.

6.      Oversight and Management of Student Media
·       Transformation of traditional platforms and engagements within Student Life by harnessing digital mechanisms and tools to increase students' online engagements.
·       Promote voluntary student participation in student media platforms.
·       Ensure sustainable operational and funding mechanisms for campus media initiatives.
·       Ensure cross campus synergy through Student Media.

7.      Manage Student Community Engagement
·       Promote voluntary student community engagement in line with NWU policies on community engagement.
·       Promote sustainability and ethical practices in all Student Life activities.
·       Ensure effective functioning of student societies with respect to community engagement.

8.      External and Internal Relationship Management and Networking
·       Establish, implement and maintain effective data management systems relating to the operational planning of co-curricular programmes and activities, both at campus and institutional levels.
·       Identify and ensure improvement of new relationships through continued networking with internal and external stakeholders.
·       Continued management of key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

9.      Risk and Compliance Management
·       Ensure effective and efficient management of risks, compliance and business continuity in respect to Student Life operations and the general University operational imperatives.

Minimum requirements

·       A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Social Sciences / Education / Management / Business or Administration.
·       A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the relevant area of work within the Higher Education environment.
·       A minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in Student Affairs and Services / Student Life / Student Support Services.
·       A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in organising / coordinating / providing administrative support in Student Affairs and Services Programmes at a tertiary level.
 
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
·       Leadership qualities.
·       Highest level of integrity and impeccable ethical standards.
·       Integration and teamwork skills.
·       Excellent communicator in a variety of contexts.
·       Management capability.
·       Negotiation skills.
·       Broad knowledge and understanding of issues in Student Life and student leadership and governance.
·       Knowledge and practical experience of diversity and inclusion.
·       Behavioural competencies.
·       Coaching style of leadership.
·       Emotional intelligence.
·       Capability to work with diverse groups of students in an inclusive and developmental way.

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. Sibusiso Chalufu on 018 285 2428
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Ms. Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE:                                                                                              17 NOVEMBER 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                        01 FEBRUARY 2023
 
 
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.

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