Academic Information Officer Job at University of South Africa in Pretoria

Job Title: Academic Information Officer x 3
Department: Academic Planner
Directorate: Program Accredation and Registration
(Ref:AC/CalPla/P8/LJA/63/2014)

The purpose of the job is to assist the Manager: Data Processing and Management (AIMS) in updating the academic structure using restricted access functions to ensure that the data is at all times correct and is updated timeously to facilitate a smooth academic support and administrative processes. The incumbent will also offer an advisory and technical support service to both academic and administrative departments.

Requirements:

·         Matric and a completed 3 year qualification or an equivalent on NQF level 6 or 7, preferably with Information Science as a major

·         At least 3 years applicable Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) and academic structure experience at a Higher Education environment

·         Knowledge of academic programmes structures and Higher Education regulatory sub-framework (HEQsF)

·         Previous experience in data capturing or data management is recommended.

·         High level of integrity to ensure safety of database and the academic structure

·         A good command of written and spoken English.

·         Extensive knowledge of computer packages


Abilities Required:


ü Ability to organise and meet deadlines

ü Ability to think laterally and liaise with all levels of staff

ü Ability to work independently and under pressure

ü To work irregular hours

ü Ability to interpret and analyse information received from academic departments

ü High degree of accuracy

ü Ability to Implement quality control processes to ensure the validity and reliability of data

ü Ability to interpret minutes


Duties:

·         Render advisory role to academic and administrative staff

·         Management and maintenance of the academic structure on the academic Information Management System

·         Updating of Unisa publications

·         Curriculum management

·         Compile monthly reports on system and process gaps to improve business processes

·         Implement quality management systems and processes

·         Conduct data analysis on AIMS

·         Monthly reporting on activities; system and process gaps to improve business processes


Deadline Date:28.02.2014
How to Apply:

Assumption of duty:As soon as possible
Salary:Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Application Form obtainable from the university web site and must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;

§  all educational qualifications,

§  identity document; and

§  proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)

UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present line manager.
The prescribed application form is obtainable from  Unisa Intranet-Human Resources-Forms .
Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position.
If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to:
 Unisa, HR: Staffing,
PO Box 392 Unisa 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box
(Theo van Wijk Building,
Main Entrance
OR
at the Main Entrance,
OR
Tambo Building,
3rd Floor marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus:
OR
Tambo Building, Main Entrance.