University of the Free State Officer: Teaching Assistant Coordinator Jobs in South Africa

University of the Free State Officer: Teaching Assistant Coordinator Jobs in South Africa



Duties and responsibilities:

Coordinate the Teaching Assistant Programme:

  • In accordance with the Teaching Assistant duties recorded in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

  • Ensure professional development of the Teaching Assistants, in line with their development of the UFS graduate attributes.

  • Monitor and evaluate the Teaching Assistants.

  • Coordinate and manage the recruitment process to appoint 50 to 60 Teaching Assistants for the UFSS modules on the BFN campus.

  • Refine the job description for the Teaching Assistants and monitor compliance with respect to this job description.

  • Train Teaching Assistants to facilitate course content, mark assessments and how to adhere to the SOP.

  • Contribute to the refining and revision of the job description for the Teaching Assistants and monitor compliance with respect to this job description.

  • Coordinate and manage the internal standardisation process.

    Track Teaching Assistant activities:

  • Monitor meeting attendance, class attendance, marking of assessments.

  • Monitor implementation of expected improved practices of Teaching Assistants.

  • Monitor the Teaching Assistants’ participation in professional development activities.

  • Monitor the Teaching Assistants implementation of the internal standardisation reports.

  • Contribute to the development of innovative learning materials for the UFSS1504/UFSS152 curriculum.

  • Support the implementation of innovative methods for teaching and learning within the UFSS curriculum.

  • Contribute to best practice in the UFSS1504/1522 modules through data management of the Teaching Assistant.

  • Analyse, interpret and share data related to the Teaching Assistant Programme with the UFSS team.

  • Contribute to best practice in the UFSS1504/1522 modules through data management of the Teaching Assistant Programme.

    Inherent Job Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level
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  • Minimum two (2) years’ relevant work experience in a Higher Education environment.

  • Experience in facilitation skills or teaching, with regards to a Teaching Assistant/Tutorial programme.

    Recommendations:

  • A relevant Honours degree on NQF level 8.

  • Experience in the use of Blackboard as a learning management system.

  • Experience in people management.

  • Experience in project management.

    Key Competencies:

    Results oriented.

  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

  • The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

    Strategic thinking.

  • The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

  • The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

    Business Acumen:

  • The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

  • Proficient in using MS Office.

    Leading.

  • The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

    Building coalitions.

  • The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.

  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; University of the Free State Officer: Teaching Assistant Coordinator Jobs in South Africa

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