Durban University of Technology
Job Details
Division
Teaching & Learning
Business Unit
CELT
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Education Management
Job functional area
Education
Job Description
Minimum Requirements• A finance related Bachelor Honours degree or cognate qualification at NQF 8 or higher.• Project management experience and/or certification.• 3 years’ experience in higher education.• Knowledge of higher education pedagogical approaches• Knowledge of tutorials as a pedagogical tool.• Experience as a facilitator or tutor• Experience in the financial and operational management of contracts and projects.• Accounting and/or financial background.• The ability to provide coordinated administrative support to project leaders.• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.• Knowledge of MS Office (specifically Microsoft excel).• Competency in online platforms.Summary of Duties• Support the implementation of a comprehensive project plan that outlines tasks, timelines, and resourcesneeded for the online tutorship program.• Engage with Software designers to ensure responsive online tutorial design apps• Facilitate tutor training in respect of tutorial practices and use of online apps• Coordinate the recruitment process for tutors, including advertising, screening, and interviewingcandidates. Organize training sessions to ensure tutors are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.• Oversee the setup and configuration of the online platform used for tutoring sessions, ensuring it meetsthe projects requirements for functionality and access.• Act as the main point of contact for tutors, students, and academic staff, providing regular updates,answering inquiries, and addressing concerns throughout the project.• Implement systems to track the progress of the tutorship program, collecting feedback from students,tutors and academic staff to identify areas for improvement.• Promote quality assurance processes to maintain the effectiveness and consistency of tutoring sessions,including conducting periodic evaluations of tutor performance.• Monitor the budget allocated for the tutorship project, tracking expenses and ensuring spending remainswithin approved limits.• Maintain detailed records of project activities, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and financialdocuments. Prepare monthly reports for project leader, summarizing key accomplishments, challenges,and next steps.Salary: R20 000 to R25 000 p.m.Status of Position: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024 (renewable based on performance andavailability of funds).Please apply with a completed official application form for employment (download from DUT careers websitewww.dut.ac.za) and send together with a detailed CV, ID copy, qualifications and a covering letter.Kindly NoteCommunication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our applicationfor employment form would be considered.“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of theUniversity’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
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