Campus Principal urgently wanted: APPLY HERE
Campus Principal urgently wanted: APPLY HERE
South Campus
Campus Principal (post level 4) (contract appointment: five years)
Job ID: 2843
The Campus Principal works closely with the relevant deans and heads of departments on the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa campuses and reports to the office of the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the UFS. The campus principal is a full member of the executive management of the UFS. The managers at the South Campus report in a matrix relationship to the campus principal and applicable line managers on the Bloemfontein Campus of the UFS.
Duties and responsibilities:
Doing strategic planning for, leading and managing the South Campus as the centralised seat for the delivery of open distance learning programmes, certain extended curriculum programmes and innovative projects at the UFS.
Managing the strategic development and further roll-out of an open and distance learning model through technology, fully online, blended learning approaches and other creative distance delivery techniques.
Optimising the design and delivery of new niche open learning programmes, short learning programmes and projects to be presented by the existing faculties via the South Campus.
Managing and further developing an effective ICT system to optimally utilise modern technology across the whole spectrum of contact with students.
Maintaining and developing local and global partnerships with internal role players, academic and support services, as well as strategic external/global partners in order to manage the campus to the advantage of the whole institution and the higher education sector in particular.
Maintaining and developing partnerships with other institutions (nationally and internationally) to bring about wider use of services and ensure the high quality of delivery of programmes.
Promoting/initiating/undertaking research aimed at making the best possible use of open tuition strategies and models.
Staying at the forefront of distance learning and access programmes and displaying the interest, passion and motivation to do so.
Fulfilling all management duties (administrative and financial) relating to the strategic development and management of the campus.
Doing budget management, resource planning and the equitable apportioning of resources within the context of academic and strategic planning.
Accountable for all campus compliance per legislation and policies.
Excellent staff and student relationship management in a changing higher education environment.
Ensuring the wellness of staff and students.
Managing risks and quality assurance.
Promoting transformation and inclusivity.
Inherent requirements:
Doctoral degree.
At least seven (7) years senior management experience in a higher education institution.
Outstanding achievements (on a provincial, national and/or international level) in the field of open and distance learning in higher education and the successful management of open learning opportunities.
High level of ICT knowledge and experience.
Required competencies:
Business acumen:
Sound financial and operational management skills.
• Results orientation:
Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strategic thinking:
Analytical and reporting skills.
The ability to cope with a frequently changing work environment and adapt to emerging situations.
• Leadership:
The ability to lead and to encourage teamwork.
The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
The ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals.
• Building coalitions:
Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to function comfortably in the University’s richly diverse working environment.
The ability to manage excellent staff and student relationships in a changing higher education environment.
Recommendations:
Sound knowledge and understanding of university governance structures in higher education.
Demonstration of a track record managing a complex portfolio, or running a unit of reasonable size.
Access to good contacts, acquaintances and networks in the fields of distance tuition, open learning, higher education and ICT will serve as a strong recommendation.
Knowledge of applicable education policies and practices and environmental demands.
A good sense of the demands of the academic environment and research practices.
Term of office:
Five years, with the possibility of re-appointment for a further term.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
28 June 2019
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.
Fringe benefits:
Subject to specific conditions: pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.
Candidates must be prepared to participate in an approved appointment procedure, which will include the following:
Probing of management profile.
Interviews before a selection committee.
Making available certified copies of degree certificates and testimonials.
Requesting of confidential referee reports.
A declaration of intent.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A certified copy of your identity document (ID).
Certified copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete, or sent by fax or email, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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