Programme Co-ordinator

ADvTECH; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in East London seeks an educator to teach and support students in their academic journey. The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree in Information Systems or Computer Science and relevant lecturing experience. Responsibilities include engaging students, developing assessments, and ensuring academic performance. Knowledge of South African education policies and effective communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic role. Join us to make a meaningful impact on student lives.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in the area of specialisation.
• 1 to 3 years lecturing experience.
• Solid understanding of South African education regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Teach/lecture allocated modules.
• Prepare students for assessments and track performance.
• Engage with Central Academic Team for assessment development.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Teaching and Learning theory

Student support services ability

Time management

Communication

Education

Honours degree in Information Systems/Computer Science

Educational Qualification (PGCE, PGDip)

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at risk modules”.

Key Performance Area

Academic Support

• Academic Development and Performance Monitoring

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Direct academic student engagement
• Continuous student support and development
• Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
• Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)

Programme Coordination

• Accountable for coordination of students on-boarding
• Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
• Participate in material and assessment development
• Coordination of students’ admissions into programmes
• Coordination of student consultations
• Programme ownership and responsibility

Academic Management and Leadership

• Campus academic performance
• On boarding of all academic and student support staff
• Academic and student support integration
• Campus Timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus

Management of resources

• Responsible for recruitment and management of Full Time Lecturers
• Responsible for recruitment and management of Independent Contractors

Minimum requirements

• Honours degree in Information Systems/Computer Science
• An educational Qualification (eg PGCE, PGDip) will be an added advantage.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation
• 1 to 3 years lecturing experience.
• Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment and regulatory framework

Key competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

We are an equal opportunities employer; however, preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.