Manager: Disability Unit

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

MANAGER: DISABILITY UNIT

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

JOB PURPOSE:
Manage and coordinate the Disability Unit’s operations. Provide guidance and organise interventions for students with disabilities, in order to facilitate holistic students, access and success. Manage the sessional workers’ network. Promote disability awareness and inclusion across the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Strategic and compliance management:

- Align the Disability Unit (DU) to the university’s strategic goal;
- Conduct research and provide report on departmental statistics;
- Develop policies to assist students with disabilities;
- Contribute to the department’s strategic plan;
- Comply with national legislation, regulations, and policy directives applicable to the DU’s function;
- Comply with internal UP policies, departmental practices, and procedures;
- Identify and manage possible risks and implement corrective measures;
- Represent the university and participate in the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA);
- Serve as a university liaison with relevant government and external agencies, focusing on students with disabilities, where required;
- Disability support and management:

- Overall support for students with disabilities;
- Consult students with disabilities and provide guidance for accommodation;
- Provide advice on academic adjustments and reasonable accommodation with regard to students’ academic programmes;
- Referral to the Student Counselling Unit for further support for students with learning disabilities or possible diagnostic assessment;
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on accessibility and support issues;
- Human Resources, marketing, Financial management and administration:

- Manage Human Resources and Finances within the portfolio in accordance with University policies and guidelines;
- Overall management and completion of administration;
- Technical support:

- Manage and coordinate technical support for students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Honours degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational therapy, or related disability-oriented field;
- A total of four years’ experience in/with:

- Working in a Higher Education institution with students, or with students with disabilities;
- Financial and human resources management;
- Working with applicable computer programmes for persons with disabilities or students;
- Research and policy development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of:

- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA);
- Concession assessments;
- Disability support services;
- Assistive technology and facilitating access of information in alternative formats;
- Tertiary educational institutional systems;
- Technical competencies:

- Administrative skills;
- Professional, accurate and useful reports;
- Maintain accurate records;
- Project management;
- Technical assistive technology skills;
- Behavioural competencies:

- Interpersonal skills;
- Communication skills (written and spoken);
- Sensitivity to a diverse environment;
- Planning, organising, and prioritising skills;
- Professionalism;
- Ability to handle information with high confidentiality;
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- A thorough understanding of the impact of disability on the academic, social and personal life of students;
- An understanding of disability in the wider context of diversity, and inclusion, presentation, and facilitation skills;
- Experience in conducting staff/student awareness training;
- Ability to manage projects and awareness campaigns;
- Analytical skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Relevant Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related Disability-oriented field;
- HPCSA registration;
- A total of two years’ experience in writing funding proposals.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 19 April 2024
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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