Admissions and Selections Coordinator
Listing reference: manco_000139
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 19 December 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Admissions and Selections Coordinator ensures that the main objectives of the Admissions Department are met, which is to provide clear guidelines and regulations as prescribed by the regulatory bodies (CHE, DHET and SAQA) for the recruitment, admission and selection of prospective students, both nationally and internationally, and to advance the strategic objectives of MANCOSA.
Job description
Core Functions
Will be responsible for:
· Receiving application queries from all regions, including Honoris Education Network and SADC regions, resolve queries and provide responses
· Ensuring that assigned applications are reviewed as per the Admissions and Selections SOP, Checklist and Policy
· Ensuring that Management Information System applications are reviewed as per the Admissions and Selections SOP, Checklist and Policy
· Reviewing applications for candidates who are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), alternate programmes and the awarding of credit exemptions
· Ensuring RPL statistics do not go above 10%
· Conduct training on the rules and procedures related to Admissions and Selections
· Coordinate and develop specific quality PPT presentations for training
· Coordinate, extract and analyse daily statistics for various departmental operations
· Coordinate and execute functions such as the reassigning of applications and departmental projects
· Fulfilling any other reasonable request from Management
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
· A Master’s degree (or studying towards a Master’s degree)
Experience
· Minimum 2 years of work experience
Skills and Competencies
· Consulting and engaging with appropriate stakeholders
· Statistical efficiency
· Excellent communication and writing skills
· Understand regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE) within the Higher Education landscape
· Advanced research skills
· Academic and curriculum knowledge
· Proficient in MS Office
· Planning, organising and negotiating skills
· Integrity and honesty
· Detail oriented
· Creative and innovative
· Ability to work under pressure
Additional Requirements:
· Will be required to work overtime
· Will be required to work weekends
