Engineering Faculty Student Engagement Coordinator

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Faculty Student Engagement Coordinator to support holistic student development across the Engineering faculty. The role focuses on recruitment, academic and career support, and facilitating opportunities such as competitions and internships to aid timely qualification completion.

The position requires a Masters in Engineering or STEM education, 3+ years of HE lecturing, and a track record with disadvantaged students.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering or relevant Masters degree in STEM education.
• At least 3 years lecturing experience in Engineering or related field in Higher Education.
• Evidence of working with disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Management, Coordination and facilitation of faculty student development and experience.
• Management, Coordination and facilitation of faculty tutor training programme.
• Management, Coordination and facilitation of step-up workshops and training.
• First year orientation across the faculty.
• Identification and planning of activities to improve student development and the student experience that is aligned to the faculty strategic plan.
• Initiate projects related to student development and the student experience.
• Involvement in faculty and CPUT projects related to Student development.
• Attending relevant meetings within the faculty and institution and feeding back to relevant stakeholders.
• Administration and records keeping of task relevant to the portfolio.
• Language proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Good communication, report writing skills and presenting skills.
• Organizing and planning skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independent
• Strong learner focus.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Report writing

Presenting

Organizing & planning

Coaching & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Learner mindset

Education

Masters degree in Engineering or STEM education

Job description

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Faculty Student Engagement Coordinator to support holistic student development across the Engineering faculty. The role focuses on recruitment, academic and career support, and facilitating opportunities such as competitions and internships to aid timely qualification completion.

The position requires a Masters in Engineering or STEM education, 3+ years of HE lecturing, and a track record with disadvantaged students.