Coordinator: Residence Life

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT: RESIDENCE AFFAIRS AND ACCOMODATION

POST TITLE: COORDINATOR: RESIDENCE LIFE

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 008- 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._

**ABOUT THE POSITION**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Student Life Programme Coordination**
- Design, coordinate and evaluate student-life programmes such as Welcoming & Orientation, leadership-training camps, excellence awards and other residence activities.
- Support and advise House Committees and Sub-Council leaders in planning, governance and conflict management.
- Act as liaison between Residence Affairs, Student Affairs and other University departments to ensure alignment of student-engagement initiatives.
- Analyse student feedback and programme data to recommend evidence-based improvements that strengthen residence culture and belonging.

**Residence Administration and Student Support**
- Receive and process reports on House Committee operations and residence-leadership activities.
- Facilitate communication and documentation for disciplinary and student-support matters, in coordination with the Junior Legal Officer: Residences.
- Support transformation and diversity initiatives within the residence environment.
- Assist in crisis response and incident coordination in collaboration with Residence Heads and the Manager: Residence Management and Student Life.
- Contribute to budget planning and ensure compliance with procurement and financial policies during student activities.

**Marketing and Communication Support**
- Oversee residence-life communication strategies and ensure accuracy of residence webpages and internal publications.
- Manage social-media content and digital engagement for residence programmes.
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns that enhance residence-life participation and student recruitment.
- Liaise with University departments (e.g. Institutional Advancement, Facilities Management, Security Services, etc.) and external partners to support residence-life visibility and reputation.

**Supervision and Stakeholder Coordination**
- Supervise and evaluate student assistants, interns and contract staff supporting residence-life activities.
- Provide guidance to student-leadership structures and assume an acting role in the absence of the Manager: Residence Management and Student Life.
- Serve as a key contact point for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- A Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in coordinating structured/organised student life, leadership development, and programme management in a tertiary environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office, report writing, and document management systems.
- Experience in financial administration and budget control.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.

**REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong administrative coordination and report-writing ability.
- Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web/social media tools).
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Financial and budgeting acumen.
- Customer service orientation with a student-focused and inclusive approach.
- Availability to work after hours and attend evening/weekend events as required.

**ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES**:

- Relevant postgraduate qualification in a field related to Student Affairs, Higher Education or Leadership
- Knowledge of digital communication platforms and social media management.
- Experience in data analysis, evaluation and reporting on student engagement and programmes.
- Supervisory experience (interns, student assistants or teams).

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: 22 October 2025
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._- The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions_