First Year Experience Coordinator 3 year FTC - REFERENCE NO: CLMS FYE - 2025
Listing reference: ukzn_000492
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 3 January 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to student access, support, and success. The Office of the Dean of Teaching and Learning at CLMS seeks to appoint a First Year Experience (FYE) Coordinator for a three-year, full-time contract with benefits. The post is renewable, subject to the performance of the incumbent and the availability of external funding. The FYE coordinator will manage and oversee the FYE programme, including the first-year orientation, the mentorship programme and the weekly seminars.
Job description
- The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of learning technologies and student management systems, demonstrate an ability to communicate (written and verbal proficiency) professionally in English, with proficiency in IsiZulu being an advantage and be fully committed to supporting student success
- The successful candidate will report to the Academic Monitoring and Support Coordinator and the Head of the Teaching and Learning Unit
Minimum requirements
- A completed Master’s degree in one of the specialisations in the College of Law and Management Studies; a completed PhD will be an advantage
- One year of experience as an ADO, Team Leader, Coordinator, Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, SI Leader, Tutor or Mentor; with experience in academic monitoring and support, academic development, student support programmes, Supplemental Instruction or the FYE programme being an advantage
- One year of experience undertaking research, extracting and analysing data
- Traceable experience in planning, coordinating, and overseeing academic or student support programmes
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Friday 03 January 2025
Applicants are required to complete the application form (SUPPORT) which is available on the vacancies page of the university website http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The College reserves the right not to make any appointments.
The successful applicant/s may not hold dual/ concurrent appointments in other Colleges, Schools or Units at UKZN.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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