Director of Student Experience
2 weeks ago
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right to select candidates for appointment. In considering applicants, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
Job OverviewThe Division of Student Life and Development is a complex unit providing a range of transformative student life, well-being, and development programs and services. The division is headed by the Dean of Students and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor.
The Dean of Students plays a crucial role in the University's leadership team, sharing responsibility for overseeing, driving, and advancing the strategic vision of Nelson Mandela University.
This position requires an individual who can provide integrative leadership and direction to the Division of Student Life and Development, anticipating and responding to the unpredictability and complexity resulting from a rapidly changing political, socio-economic, and higher education environment.
The successful candidate will also need to facilitate and champion institution-wide systemic and transitional responses to the diverse needs of the growing University population.
Main ResponsibilitiesProvide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the following areas within Student Life and Development:
- Student Governance and Development
- Student Housing
- Student Health Services
- Madibaz Sport
- Universal Accessibility and Disability Services
- Resource Management: People, Finance, Facilities
Key Performance Areas:
- Change leadership and transformation
- Effective communication
- Strategic thinking
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Innovative and anticipatory skills
- Collaboration and stakeholder engagement management
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- People management
- Financial budgeting
Requirements:
- Masters degree
- At least 10 - 15 years relevant experience, including management experience
Candidates shortlisted for this position will undergo psychometric assessments. It is expected that all short-listed candidates will permit verifications of qualifications, publications, credit records, and criminal records as well as any other verification deemed necessary by the University.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a covering letter outlining how they meet the requirements for each key performance area and core competency. Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete.
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