18 Dean: Student Affairs (P4)

In brief

Overview This role is for an 18 Dean: Student Affairs (P4) at the Central University of Technology, Free State. The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership to the Student Affairs portfolio, aligning with institutional imperatives on student-centredness. The Dean will direct and oversee integrated service operations for students, specifically the Wellness, Governance, Operational Sport, and Residence units, ensuring services meet student needs and align with the University’s 2030 strategic vision, policies, and procedures. This is a five-year fixed-term appointment within Support Services, with a minimum total cost to company salary scale of R 1,873,216. What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Developing policies and strategic plans for the section. * Providing leadership for and overseeing the functioning of the Wellness Centre, Operational Sport, Residences, and Governance & Student Life units. * Providing appropriate stewardship of human, financial, and infrastructural resources for the section. * Creating a culture conducive to efficiency and effective execution, monitoring, and learning within the section. * Establishing and maintaining capacity for effective data stewardship and knowledge management in the section. * Representing the section internally at various forums and the university at external forums. Requirements (from the original advert) * Master's degree (M Tech / Masters / NQF 9 or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Education. * Eight (8) years' relevant experience. * Five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment with knowledge of the student service environment (Wellness, Residence management, Sport, and Student Governance). * Demonstrated experience of strategy, policy, and business process development. * Demonstrated experience of facilitating productive relations between university management and students. * Proficiency in the use of computer applications for purposes of presentation, data/knowledge management, reporting, etc. * Understanding of key Higher Education Institutional Systems and Structures. * Understanding of the South African Higher Education Policy framework and legislation, Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, and the location of Student Affairs therein. * Project management skills. * Report Writing skills. * Advanced business communication (presentation and writing) skills. * Negotiation and bargaining skills. * Conflict resolution and peace-making skills. * Troubleshooting and solutions mindset. * Facilitation skills. * Proficient in Excel & Word (intermediate level). Desired (not mandatory) * A SAQA-approved Doctorate-level degree (D Tech / PhD / D. Ed./ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Social Sciences or Education. * Ten (10) years of relevant experience. * Five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in a higher education environment in charge of Student Affairs. * Fundraising and leveraging to support strategic objectives. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a highly experienced leader with a Master's degree (or preferably a Doctorate) in Social Sciences or Education. They should possess a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including at least five years in a leadership capacity within a higher education student service environment, demonstrating knowledge of wellness, residence management, sport, and student governance. Applicants must have proven experience in strategy, policy, and business process development, as well as in facilitating productive relations between university management and students. The role requires proficiency in computer applications, project management, report writing, advanced communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and a troubleshooting mindset. A thorough understanding of South African Higher Education Policy framework, legislation, and institutional systems is essential. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/18-dean-student-affairs-p4-central-university-of-technology-free-state-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management

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