Director: Student Life

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001518
- **Advert status**: Online**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training

**Job category**:University and Academy

**Campus**:Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

**Contract**:Permanent

**EE position**:EE

**Level**:Senior

**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan University, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

**Job description**
To lead and manage Student Life and Governance, and enhance student learning and living experience.

**Responsibilities**:

- Developing, directing and monitoring the strategy and operational plan of student life and governance.
- Ensuring alignment of the strategy of Student Life and Governance to the strategic objectives of the University.
- Ensuring that all the applicable student policies are up to date.
- Identifying neds for policy development and review the functions of Student Life and Governance.
- Initiating and facilitating the development or amendment of policies in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to all the applicable policies.
- Conceptualising and implementing strategic plans in conjunction with staff members.
- Assisting staff members in operational planning and driving actions related to Student Life and Governance.
- Giving guidance and direction to staff members regarding the relevant daily duties.
- Liaising with relevant authorities on behalf of Student Life and Governance.
- Assisting staff members with problem-solving and conflict management.
- Ensuring a high-performance culture, accountability, and consequence management.
- Setting performance targets to align with the institutional targets.
- Compiling quarterly and annual reports of Student Life and Governance.
- Drafting ad hoc reports and feedback for line managers and MEC on salient matters
- Attending meetings of standard and ad-hoc committees.
- Communicating decisions of relevant committees and divisions to relevant stakeholders.
- Executing tasks delegated by the institutional committees.
- Attending projects and functions of Student Affairs and student organisations.
- Assisting with planning and organising events and projects of Student Affairs Division and student organisations.
- Conducting and coordinating relevant events and projects.
- Identifying areas of development for staff.
- Facilitating the development of a capacity-building programme for staff.
- Managing all the processes of consequence management.
- Developing communication skills of staff (clear and no ambiguity communication)
- Proposing new budget items as and when necessary.
- Managing the allocated budget and ensure adherence and compliance with the allocated budget and applicable finance policies and procedures of the University.
- Monthly reconciliation of financial transactions with Finance Business Partner.
- Controlling financial expenditure throughout the year.
- Holding subordinates accountable for financial transactions and budgets.
- Promoting the initiatives that enhance student wellbeing.
- Enhancing and maintaining student wellness initiatives.
- Promoting transformative student culture.
- Maintaining excellent student satisfaction levels.
- Promoting campus student stability.
- Revitalising the vibrancy of organised student life through appropriate programmes and projects.
- Maintaining cordial relationships with students.
- Preparing student leaders for any engagement with MEC and other institutional structures.
- Aligning student expectations with the role and functions of the University.
- Ensuring that, in case of demonstrations, they are well managed.
- Managing, co-ordinating and controlling student involvement in student community engagement and the initiatives of the University.
- Facilitating annual elections of the Student Representative Council (SRC), House Committees, Student Parliament, Council of Students with Disabilities, student councils and societies.
- Implementing the initiatives to eliminate the identified risks and challenges.
- Assisting with the editing of SRC reports to MEC and institutional forums.
- Taking and/or keeping records and minutes of relevant meetings.
- Foster partnerships with faculties other support divisions and external stakeholders to support student success.
- Provide guidance and support to students, parents and staff on student life matters.

**Minimum requirements**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Postgraduate degree or equivalent (NQF 8).
- Five (5) to eight (8) Years of experience within the Student Affair

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