Duties/Pligte
of international student programming (for example, short programmes, summer schools, global education programmes, etc.) with the global learning outcomes.
such as COIL and Virtual Exchange.
Broadening the impact of comprehensive internationalisation, through the implementation of various internationalisation-at-home initiatives and co-curricular programmes.
Overseeing student life and success activities, which focus on and coordinate student integration and well-being initiatives for international and South African students, following a
global learning approach. This includes activities related to the welcoming and orientation programme, Matie Buddy Programme, the International Student Organisation (ISOS) and
AMANI.
Directing responsible community engagement and interaction activities, which include the Voluntary Community Engagement and Global Service-Learning programmes.
Developing a refugee and displaced student pathway hub at SU International.
Presenting workshops and delivering lectures on global learning, intercultural competence, student integration, and other applicable themes when necessary. This includes designing
and delivering various tailored lecture series to incoming programmes in collaboration with the international faculty.
Programmes to expand the portfolio where appropriate, and creating and implementing feedback loops to maintain academic quality.
three times per year.
Managing, providing support and guidance to the Senior Coordinator: Global Experiential Learning, the Administrator: Student Life and Success, and the Administrator: Global
Education Programmes.
Providing support to the Programme Manager: Staff Internationalisation with the framing of Staff Internationalisation initiatives with Global Learning Outcomes.
Responsible for human resource matters pertaining to the team members of the Unit for Global Learning (staff members and student interns) who report to the Senior Programme
Manager: Unit for Global Learning.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Master's degree or equivalent.
Five to seven years' relevant experience within a higher education institution.
Strong, systematic administrative and management skills.
Proven experience with the development, coordination and implementation of international and global student learning programmes.
Proven experience in managing a team of employees and in dealing with human resource matters.
Demonstrable self-management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a "hands-on" team player with a demonstrated record of accomplishment to date.
The ability to engage successfully via verbal and written communication with individuals across various levels, within and external to the organisation.
The ability to take initiative, exercise judgement, solve problems and work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of and sensitivity to different cultural issues.
The ability to function effectively under pressure.
Proven computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet).
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience of working with global education and learning programmes.
Relevant teaching and academic programme coordination experience.
Experience of working within an international office or centre.
Knowledge about the use of university/higher education institutional administrative and financial systems and/or digital systems.
