Executive Director: Student Services

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Position summary Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Westville Contract: Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Market Related EE position: No Position summary Industry: Education & Training Introduction EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: STUDENT SERVICES FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT Job description The current context of Higher Education in the South Africa is seeing an increasing focus on the student voice, with funding pressures and competition at a new level. Showing the value of a particular university’s degree and overall offering is more and more critical. In response to this, the University has developed a strategic approach to handling the entire student life cycle that is building on its strengths and positioning it as a leader in the sector. The role of Executive Director (Student Services) will be to oversee the full student life cycle at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, leading on relevant areas including the whole of the student pastoral journey, including student residential life, extracurricular engagement, and student innovations The Executive Director (Student Services): - Manages the administration of the Directorate of Students Services (SSD) for the University of KwaZulu-Natal, - Serves as an advocate for students, and - Shares information with students, colleagues, and other interested parties that promote student success, and wellbeing. The incumbent is a full member of the senior leadership team, serves on the Executive Management Committee, and reports to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. With other members of the Executive Management Committee, the Executive Director- Student Services will lead the creation of a culture of learning and engagement for UKZN students by applying student development theories and learning outcomes that promote students' academic and personal success, thereby increasing UKZN student employability. Minimum requirements - A Master’s Degree in a discipline recognised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. - Fifteen (15) years of relevant and appropriate experience, of which eight (8) years need to have been at a senior management level. - Demonstrable knowledge and experience in student funding, financial aid, student discipline, student accommodation, and student wellness programmes. - Experience in interacting with student governance in higher education and an understanding of student culture in a transforming institution.