Background:Stadio is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. Stadio endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications recognized by industry. Stadio offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.Stadio is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:Administration and ManagementArchitecture and EngineeringCommerceEducationFashionHumanitiesInformation TechnologyLawMedia and DesignPolicing and Law EnforcementKey Roles and Responsibilities:Be responsible for the implementation of academic strategy and policy at a School level on the Centurion campus.Be an active member of the Academic Committee on the campus, as well as the relevant School committee(s).Implement the student support initiatives on campus in line with the Student Support and Success strategies.Coordinate delivery of programmes of the School offered on campus.Work closely with Programme Coordinators (PC), Discipline Leaders (DL) and Module Coordinators (MC) to ensure the effective roll-out of the programme on a campus level.Liaise with the Academic Administration Services on campus to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes.Handle student queries relating to the programmes offered on campus.Participate in the campus orientation/induction and coordinate School orientation and induction programmes on campus in collaboration with the PCs.Ensure all academic activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure compliance and improvement.Coordinate the implementation of the assessment strategies of School programmes on campus.Comply with data analytics, auditing, quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external.Liaise with the Faculty Quality Assurance Manager for the purpose of implementing quality policies and processes.Coordinate the implementation of student support initiatives in modules and programmes at a campus level, in collaboration with the HODs and PCs.Monitor student success across programmes offered on campus and work closely with HoS to address challenges.Assist with the implementation of improvements emanating from student/programme evaluations.Ensure that STADIO HR policies and procedures are implemented.Take responsibility for the performance management of all lecturing staff from the particular School on campus.Participate in the development and implementation of workload allocation and ensure that fair workload allocations are implemented.Provide effective leadership, management and mentorship to lecturers linked to School programmes on the campus.Engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect on the campus.Act as communication channel for School communication on campus.Comply with Stadio's financial regulations and act as approver of campus expenses relating to School budgets.Participate in the identification of the academic budgetary needs for the School at a campus level.Manage conflict and deal with student complaints related to School academic programmes where applicable.Ensure that the students' voice is included as appropriate on campus and for quality assurance purposes.Actively live the Stadio Values.Qualifications and Experience | Minimum Requirements:A relevant Master's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems.At least three years Higher Education experience.An educational qualification will be to your advantage.Key Attributes:Sound knowledge of information systems in information technology and web knowledge.Basic knowledge in designing/implementing software systems and processes into a business.Knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Knowledge in and understanding of Java (including Object Oriented Programming) concepts.Knowledge in and understanding of Java to develop Mobile Applications in Android.Knowledge in understanding and setting up websites using Content Management Systems such as WordPress.Engaging with students - serves as a facilitator of learning, providing students with the knowledge and tools to solve problems.Good motivator - inspire a love of curiosity and understanding in students.Good team player and communicator.Constantly learning to update own knowledge base.Caring for students that struggle with difficult concepts.Assumption Date: 01 January 2025Applications:Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.Submit a concise CV without attachments.Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_AM25IT.Applications must be submitted by email to: ****** applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position. Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.
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