MANAGER: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - REASEARCH AND INNOVATION; TEACHING AND LEARNING Market related - South Africa
University of Zululand
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) , located in Northern Kwazulu-Natal Province , is a Comprehensive University , with two campuses – one in KwaDlangezwa and the other in Richards Bay. The University is seeking to recruit a Manager – responsible for Community Engagement . The Manager provides operational management and leadership to the Community Engagement (CE) and service learning (SL) portfolio, and implements interventions to support academic staff and students in CE/SL across the University. The Manager reports to both the Director of Research-Innovation and Director of Teaching and Learning, respectively, and enforces CE policies and procedures. The CE Manager works with teams to deliver the CE priorities reflected in the University Vision 2027 Strategy and Transformation plan, and services the Community Engagement Committee structure. The Manager is responsible for delivering a range of community engagement activities, and providing liaison support to diverse community groups. The incumbent plays a key managerial role in building structures for good governance, responsible engagement with communities, and providing an enriched student and community experience. KEY ACTIVITIES Community Engagement Management Service Learning and Community Knowledge Management Portfolio Management Staff Management General office work and related duties MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum: a Master's Degree in Business, Public Relations, Development Studies, Sociology, or related field is required At least 5 years of relevant professional experience working in Community Engagement and Service Learning in a Higher Education environment, is required. Experience in strategy writing, policy development, grant writing, fundraising, community network development, and/or stakeholder management is essential. Minimum of 3 year's supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience implementing Community Engagement/ Service Learning plans. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Knowledge Community engagement (CE) policies and procedures. Community engagement strategies, approaches, models, and systems. Participatory research methodologies and their relevance to CE. Scholarship of community engagement and its link to service learning. Project and risks management. Higher Education landscape (trends and practices in CE) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Grant writing, fundraising and stakeholder management. Policy development. Communication skills (written and verbal). Research Budgeting Behaviour / Attributes Problem solving and decision making Take responsibility Attention to detail Customer oriented Communicative Honesty Goal driven Team player Resourcefulness Total Remuneration Package inclusive of Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing Allowance and Study Benefits).
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