6 Educational Administration jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME CO ORDINATOR: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy).
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of Programme teaching and learning and the Programme assessment strategy.
3. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through coordination between the APL and students.
4. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's Programme offering.
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitate webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with planning and coordination of academic events.
12. Align students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders for Student assessment performance information.
14. Assist the APL with Programme benchmarking and development of new Programmes.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree specialising in Tourism and Hospitality (NQF Level 8) studying towards a Masters in Tourism and Hospitality.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher Education/ Academic.

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
• Supporting and Co-operating.
• Creating and Conceptualizing.
• Organizing and Coordinating.
• Adapting and Coping.
• Reporting and Analysis.
• Digital Literacy.

2-3 years relevant Tourism and Hospitality working experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Global Tourism and Hospitality.

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Liaising with students, parents and other stakeholders;
• Conducting scientific research and producing publications in the field of Public Administration; and
• Managing academic departmental events and supervising tutors.
  
  

• A Doctorate with a specialisation in Public Administration;
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate studies;
• Evidence of independent design of module content and assessment.
• At least 2 accredited publications or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
• At least 2 completed Master’s students or involvement with PhD supervision.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement related to participation in national and international professional bodies, conferences, reviewer for accredited journals or external moderation for higher education institutions.
  
  

• Evidence of the potential to develop and implement a sustained research portfolio that can, in future, receive national and international recognition, e.g. publications already in print or manuscripts forthcoming; and
• Evidence of the ability to complete funded research projects, supervise research and lead research teams, and lead research seminars in their field of expertise.
  
  

• A Doctorate with specialisation in Public Administration ;
• At least 6 - 7 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
• Evidence of participation in curriculum design, module development (content and assessment) and quality assurance of learning
• An established research focus with:
• At least 7 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs, which at least 3 accredited publications that should be in the last 5 years and published in high-impact, internationally recognised journals.
• Evidence of independent research, peer-reviewed evidence of national standing and recognition of an international shift in publications
• Evidence of publication with postgraduate students
• At least 4 completed Master’s students over the last 5 years.
• Evidence of consistent and continued supervision. Involvement with at least 2 doctoral students, 1 as the main supervisor.
• Evidence of research grants or awards;
• Evidence of developing a network of national and international research collaboration
• Evidence of academic scholarship by demonstrating your role and participation in international associations, external examination of theses and dissertations, faculty and departmental committee leadership or involvement, and mentoring of early career academics.
  

• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• International recognition; and
• NRF rating or ready to apply.
  
  

• Appropriate language and communication skills, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and the confidence in one's ability to communicate them by making complicated concepts understandable;
• Knowledge of foundational theories, proponents and concepts in the subject area ;
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and administrative duties, effectively ;
• Skills to prioritise tasks and deadlines in a busy academic environment ;
• Demonstrating cultural competence and respect for students, colleagues, and ideas from diverse backgrounds ;
• Proficiency in digital literacy and seamless integration of technology in teaching and research activities ;
• Being dependable, punctual, and accountable for tasks and responsibilities; and
• Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  
  

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Supporting evidence of minimum experience required for the position;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. For the associate professor post at least one international referee is required;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation that inter-alia must include the elements of teaching and research.