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Academic Programme Coordinator (1 year contract

Durban University of Technology
Durban Full-day Temporary

Description:

Required Academic Qualification

  • A minimum of Masters in Education or related field.

Required Experience

  • 3 years tertiary experience in a lecturing role.
  • Experience of online higher education environments will be an advantage.
  • Higher Education research and/or academic administration experience will be an advantage.

Required Competencies

  • Knowledge of learning theories and teaching and assessment strategies within online learning environment.
  • High level of organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member and across organizational levels.
  • Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task within a tight deadline environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the programme and curriculum review and quality assurance.
  • Ensure alignment within the programme and approve the module outcomes.
  • Lead and manage the development of module maps, content and assessments,
  • Ensure adherence to the online learning model (i.e. Carousel/Accelerated model).
  • Project manage the accreditation process for new and ensure implementation of accredited programmes.
  • Manage and coordinate the academic administration related to online programmes (admissions, RPL process as may be required, enrolments, scheduling of courses/modules, course development, course production, uploading of online course materials, quality review of uploaded modules on LMS and issuance of certificates in respect of assigned Programmes).
  • Ensure proper, accurate and up to date record keeping in respect of assigned Programmes.
  • Provide support to the course development team, course production team and the marketing team as may be required.
  • Identify and lead the recruitment of Subject Matter Experts (Course author/ Quality Reviewer/ Facilitator/Teaching Assistants)
  • Keep track and provide advice and inputs on the costing, budgeting and finances for assigned programmes.
  • Research, recommend and implement policies, guidelines and procedures for module/course registration, enrolment and completion, including General Rules and Yearbooks.
  • Monitor student progress and provide assistance to students as needed.
  • Responds to queries from students and direct them to appropriate offices where necessary for solutions.
  • Report writing and submission to the various Faculty and other divisions.
  • Undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of Masters in Education or related field.
  • 3 years tertiary experience in a lecturing role.
  • Experience of online higher education environments will be an advantage.
  • Higher Education research and/or academic administration experience will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of learning theories and teaching and assessment strategies within online learning environment.
  • High level of organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member and across organizational levels.
  • Effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task within a tight deadline environment.
  • Lead and manage the programme and curriculum review and quality assurance.
  • Ensure alignment within the programme and approve the module outcomes.
  • Lead and manage the development of module maps, content and assessments,
  • Ensure adherence to the online learning model (i.e. Carousel/Accelerated model).
  • Project manage the accreditation process for new and ensure implementation of accredited programmes.
  • Manage and coordinate the academic administration related to online programmes (admissions, RPL process as may be required, enrolments, scheduling of courses/modules, course development, course production, uploading of online course materials, quality review of uploaded modules on LMS and issuance of certificates in respect of assigned Programmes).
  • Ensure proper, accurate and up to date record keeping in respect of assigned Programmes.
  • Provide support to the course development team, course production team and the marketing team as may be required.
  • Identify and lead the recruitment of Subject Matter Experts (Course author/ Quality Reviewer/ Facilitator/Teaching Assistants)
  • Keep track and provide advice and inputs on the costing, budgeting and finances for assigned programmes.
  • Research, recommend and implement policies, guidelines and procedures for module/course registration, enrolment and completion, including General Rules and Yearbooks.
  • Monitor student progress and provide assistance to students as needed.
  • Responds to queries from students and direct them to appropriate offices where necessary for solutions.
  • Report writing and submission to the various Faculty and other divisions.
  • Undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
14 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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