Desktop Publishing Coordinator

Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Desktop Publishing Coordinator CORE PURPOSE To provide support and supervision to the Curriculum Development and Management Department by assisting with the formatting and digitising of the module guides and curriculum documentation and ensuring new and existing curriculum are at a ready state to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals. CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING: Formatting of all Module Guides and Curriculum Documents Perform all formatting and digitising on new and old Module Guides and Curriculum Department Documents as per the Department’s requirements Accurately complete tracking documentation and related statistics with regards to Module Guide readiness Develop forms, templates, and guides by working in collaboration with department members and stakeholders Schedule and coordinate meetings efficiently and professionally Allocate formatting of module guides to ensure module guide readiness before each intake Strategically plan formatting of module guides to ensure module guide readiness and adherence to print deadline before each intake Maintain presentation quality and consistency of Module Guides and Multimedia Guides Adhere to institutional deadlines for module guide readiness Curriculum Development and Management System Liaise with the service provider regarding system developments for the Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS) Track Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS) developments and enhancements Train staff members on the Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS) functionalities Printing of Module Guides Compile a Module Guide printing list per intake as per institutional deliverables Coordinate the printing process between the Curriculum Development and Management Department, Dispatch Department and the printing service provider Track the checking and sign-off of Module Guides sent to the printers Professional Development Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade your knowledge within the 0field of expertise Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution Conduct staff development and training sessions MANCOSA Student Success Employ effective project and time management strategies to ensure that students receive module guides timeously Regulatory Bodies Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes Actively participate in CHE Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management Participate in any regulatory body activity Ensure compliance to regulatory standards General Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions and tasks Assist and attend institution functions as and when required Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management Assist with graduation as and when required Qualifications and Experience Minimum Degree in Information Technology or Business Administration At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, higher education experience preferable Experience with engaging with the following software: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Muse, Animate/Flash, Dreamweaver) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Visual Studio Eclipse NetBeans Job related knowledge and skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure Prioritisation and time management skills Deadline driven and process orientated Numerical ability Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity Produce work of a high quality Knows regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE) Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape #J-18808-Ljbffr