Co-ordinator: Placement

at  University of the Western Cape

Post Number
8021450
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
30/9/2024

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Senior Certificate
• Administration Degree or Advance Administration Diploma (NQF 7)
• 5 years demonstrated working experience in higher education
• Knowledge and experience with on IT automated system
• Knowledge of student applications, placements and allocations in a mass student housing environment.

ROLE CLARIFICATION & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS), at the University of the Western Cape, plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.
Applications for the post of Coordinator: Placement, in the Residential Services department, are invited from dynamic and vibrant individuals with demonstrated student housing experience within a tertiary institution, who have a quest for constant self-improvement and development and the growth, development and support of others.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the student residence placement processes and systems which include applications, admissions, placements and billing in line with the Department and University strategic objectives.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Coordinate the entire student placement process on the RSMS and team of placement officers.
• Develop and implement annual operational plans for the student accommodation applications, administration, placement, and allocation.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Readmission Placement Policy.
• Ensure strict monitoring of the process and evaluation of the process cycle annually.
• Report on progress to the Manager: Placement during peak times on weekly basis.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders regarding placement strategies within the institution.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator: Private Accommodation pertaining to movement of students.