Faculty Academic Administration Manager

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa HR Genie Full time
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to lead through servant leadership and transformation to ensure the efficient and effective management and execution of Faculty and Postgraduate Faculty Academic Administration functions. Through consultative engagement the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and processes provide for the effective and efficient functioning of Faculty Academic Administration and Timetabling and functions in the broader Academic Administration where required.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Lead, manage and execute through humanizing consultative engagement the Faculty Academic Administration Office to ensure compliance with relevant Timetabling, Faculty, Academic Administration and related institutional policies and procedures.
  • Manage, execute, provide committee services and support the secretariat function.
  • Manage human resources and transformational change in Faculty Academic Administration Office.
  • Provide training to staff and students on Faculty and Academic Administration procedures, processes and policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant institutional, Postgraduate Faculty Academic Administration, Faculty Academic Administration and Academic Administration rules, policies, procedures and systems.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to ensure and achieve the required standard of committee administration and report writing.
  • Strong ability to manage and perform multiple functions concurrently for long periods while attention is continually divided between a wide variety of tasks, some outside Faculty and Academic Administration. Work is performed within tight deadlines with considerable interruptions and under stressful circumstances and include planning, organizing and quality assurance.
  • Strong ability to work independently within a diverse team to build relationships in order to gain cooperation from staff and students.
  • Strong ability to take initiative in problem solving through investigation to independently identify, evaluate and decide on the most relevant solution to solve complex student and staff Postgraduate and Faculty Academic Administration matters.
  • Strong ability to lead and manage a team of consultants by mentoring, coaching, training and influencing at all levels.
REQUIREMENTS
  • An appropriate M + 3 qualification; AND
  • At least 4 years' relevant experience at a Higher Education Institution in an Academic Administration or Faculty Academic Administration environment; AND
  • At least 1 year proven managerial experience.
  • In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from designated groups as guided by the approved Equity Plan; AND
  • Preference will be accorded to candidates with Faculty Academic Administration managerial experience including proven Committee Secretariate experience.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be required to avail themselves for specific skills testing which may contribute towards the interview process.

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 09 February 2024

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