SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER_P000696_2
Listing reference: nwu_000943
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
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: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000696 VACANCY: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PEROMNES GRADE: 10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To provide professional and experienced administrative expertise in liaising with clients, prospective, current and Alumni students. To also apply continuous and inventive marketing strategies on behalf of the Centre for BMI.
Job description
Marketing
· Overall responsible for the marketing, branding, web and content management of the Centre for BMI (designing, writing and producing presentations, profiles, news announcements, website, brochures, posters, advertisements, videos, corporate gifts, NWU Open Day, Mini-Open Day, Postgraduate Open Day, presentations and speeches to prospective students and their parents
· Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans. Market the BMI brand and make prospective students aware of the high demand for scarce skills, such as BMI, in industry.
2. Liaison & Communication
· Handling and managing internal & external communication in the Centre for BMI (liaising with industry, alumni, recruitment, arranging and organising industry projects, industry internship arrangements, and job opportunities for BMI students, scholarships, interviews, staff functions, industry functions, student functions, conferences, industry visits, consulting and supportive role for BMI students, social media).
· Responsible for BMI’s communication with different target audiences, helping to build and keep a positive reputation, form new and maintain current relationships.
3. Quality assurance
· Fulfil an essential supporting role in quality control within the Centre for BMI (External Program Evaluation, calendar changes, program alignment, SCAS applications, curriculum control, student enrolment numbers and annual reports).
4. Administration
· BMI Student Administration - Responsible for all BMI Student Administration throughout the year (dealing with inquiries, registrations, program changes, class and exam schedules, class visits, class representatives, complaints, VC visits, VC accommodation, and student sessions.
· Day to day activities comprise vital fragments of BMI’s structure, helping to manage resources and people in an efficient manner.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Web development expertise
· Knowledge of the SCAS system, HEQSF system & EPE process.
· NWU record management system and Varsite expertise
· Excellent MS Office, Acrobat Reader/Writer, Adobe InDesign skills
· Social media expertise: Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Strong analytical and project management skills.
· Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
· A strong and creative approach and outlook.
· Excellent people skills.
· Good organisational and planning skills.
· The ability to lead and motivate a team.
· The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
· A confident and dynamic personality.
Minimum requirements
- BA degree in Communication (BA Honours degree in Communication – advantageous)
- 5 years’ experience in marketing management, including experience in writing and producing marketing material
- 5 years’ business communication experience, internally and externally
- 5 years’ administration experience
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: Prof Helgard Raubenheimer 018 299 2565
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mpumi Mqina 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 08 August 2022
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.
