Academic Programme Coordinator (1 year contract

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.

Information :

• Company : Durban University of Technology
• Position : Academic Programme Coordinator (1 year contract
• Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Country : ZA