Student Life and Development Director

2 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Nelson Mandela University is committed to fostering a transformative, excellent, and innovative student experience. As the HR Genie, we offer competitive salaries and a collaborative work environment.

Job Summary

We seek a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Students in our Vice-Chancellor's Office. The successful candidate will provide integrative leadership and direction to the Division of Student Life and Development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of relevant experience, including management experience. A Master's degree is required.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead the Division of Student Life and Development in providing transformative, excellent, and innovative student life, well-being, and development-oriented programs and services.
  2. Drive the strategic vision of Nelson Mandela University and oversee the core purpose of the post of Dean of Students.
  3. Provide agile and adaptive leadership in facilitating institution-wide systemic and transitional responses to the diverse needs of students.
Core Competencies
  • Change leadership and transformation
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Innovative and anticipatory skills
  • Collaborative and stakeholder engagement management skills
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • People skills
  • Strategic and operational financial budgeting
Requirements

A Master's degree and at least 10-15 years of relevant experience, including management experience. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric assessments.



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