Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities
Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities
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Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Student Affairs Division
Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL)
Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities (Post Level 9)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. SSLL/180/0825
The Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities will work in the Unit for Commuter Student Communities (UCSC) which forms part of the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) in the Student Affairs Division at Stellenbosch University (SU). It is the primary belief of the CSLL that students learning and living environments should be integrated and should not function separately. As such various student communities form part of the SU cluster organisation principle. At SU students belong to either a residential student community or a commuter student community.
The commuter student and residence student communities are student communities in which community principles are applied to integrate students academic and living environments. The social dimension of community life in the University commuter student and residence student communities is harnessed to support the Universitys academic so doing one of the Universitys objectives is pursued namely to provide students with a university experience in which the commuter student and residence student communities are extensions of academic life in the faculties. The aim is to establish a university environment that would create a well-rounded educational experience for students in line with the Strategic Framework and the profile of SU graduates.
The UCSC is responsible for the welcoming orientation and intergration of commuter students into the SU campus-life ecosystem. The UCSC is responsible for the management and continued development of the eleven undergraduate commuter student communities (CSCs) as well as the three postgraduate commuter student communities (.Nets). This includes but is not limited to the election training and development of student leaders in the CSCs as well as the administrative oversight of the commuter student community organisational model.
The Commuter Student Communities Unit (CSCU) within the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) is searching for a Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities (CSC). This position is essential for managing the CSC communities within clusters and improving the residential education (ResEd) experience for commuter students at the University. The primary goal is to ensure that every student is welcomed oriented and integrated into the Campus Life Ecosystem fostering a transformative student experience aligned with SUs Vision 2040.
The CSC Coordinators responsibilities include developing and coordinating support structures and administrative systems for commuter students curating a welcoming programme to ensure students experience a sense of belonging at SU and implementing innovative solutions to address time and space challenges. The incumbent must also creatively connect students to their communities.
Additionally the coordinator will collaborate with other coordinators in Student Affairs and the broader SU community train and mentor student leaders manage community spaces and facilitate collaborations with commuter student structures locally and internationally.
Duties/Pligte
Support Structures and Systems:
Community Integration and Coordination:
Community Life:
Leadership Development:
Administrative Duties:
Programme Coordination:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Data Analysis and Research:
Creative and Innovative Development:
Encouraging critical thinking and innovation for CSC support structure development.
Kindly note: As many of these activities take place outside normal working hours applicants are requested to familiarise themselves with the available accommodation.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with our institutional EE plan and that of the specific environment only South African citizens from the designated groups are considered for appointment.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees) as well as a motivation (a separate document which does not form part of thecover letter) in which the candidate indicates his/her opinion on:
APPLY ONLINE AT BY FOLLOWING THE APPLY NOW LINK IN THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that applicants for occupations entailing potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in those environments.
If you have received no feedback from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Jethro Georgiades on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
Student Affairs Division
Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL)
Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities (Post Level 9)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. SSLL/180/0825
The Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities will work in the Unit for Commuter Student Communities (UCSC) which forms part of the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) in the Student Affairs Division at Stellenbosch University (SU). It is the primary belief of the CSLL that students learning and living environments should be integrated and should not function separately. As such various student communities form part of the SU cluster organisation principle. At SU students belong to either a residential student community or a commuter student community.
The commuter student and residence student communities are student communities in which community principles are applied to integrate students academic and living environments. The social dimension of community life in the University commuter student and residence student communities is harnessed to support the Universitys academic so doing one of the Universitys objectives is pursued namely to provide students with a university experience in which the commuter student and residence student communities are extensions of academic life in the faculties. The aim is to establish a university environment that would create a well-rounded educational experience for students in line with the Strategic Framework and the profile of SU graduates.
The UCSC is responsible for the welcoming orientation and intergration of commuter students into the SU campus-life ecosystem. The UCSC is responsible for the management and continued development of the eleven undergraduate commuter student communities (CSCs) as well as the three postgraduate commuter student communities (.Nets). This includes but is not limited to the election training and development of student leaders in the CSCs as well as the administrative oversight of the commuter student community organisational model.
The Commuter Student Communities Unit (CSCU) within the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) is searching for a Coordinator: Commuter Student Communities (CSC). This position is essential for managing the CSC communities within clusters and improving the residential education (ResEd) experience for commuter students at the University. The primary goal is to ensure that every student is welcomed oriented and integrated into the Campus Life Ecosystem fostering a transformative student experience aligned with SUs Vision 2040.
The CSC Coordinators responsibilities include developing and coordinating support structures and administrative systems for commuter students curating a welcoming programme to ensure students experience a sense of belonging at SU and implementing innovative solutions to address time and space challenges. The incumbent must also creatively connect students to their communities.
Additionally the coordinator will collaborate with other coordinators in Student Affairs and the broader SU community train and mentor student leaders manage community spaces and facilitate collaborations with commuter student structures locally and internationally.
Duties/Pligte
Support Structures and Systems:
- Developing support structures systems and facilities for commuter students.
Community Integration and Coordination:
- Enhancing value-driven management in the CSCs.
- Integrating commuter students campus experience with residential students.
- Using clusters to bridge faculties and communities.
- Overseeing the welcoming programmes of the CSCs along with the rest of the CSCU.
Community Life:
- Promoting healthy and inclusive community life within the CSCs.
Leadership Development:
- Developing supervising guiding and mentoring student leadership.
- Facilitating regular meetings with CSC leadership.
- Attending HC Meetings and other functions.
- Coordinating training and development opportunities for CSC leaders.
- Advising and supporting leadership in conduct or disciplinary issues.
Administrative Duties:
- Coordinating administrative and facilities management duties of the CSCs.
Programme Coordination:
- Supporting the coordination of the welcoming and orientation programme.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engaging with stakeholders and service providers for additional support.
Data Analysis and Research:
- Interpreting and analysing data from the annual CSC questionnaire.
- Generating research articles and translating them into multimedia for further use.
Creative and Innovative Development:
Encouraging critical thinking and innovation for CSC support structure development.
Kindly note: As many of these activities take place outside normal working hours applicants are requested to familiarise themselves with the available accommodation.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- A relevant B-degree.
- Three years relevant experience in a Student Affairs environment within higher education.
- Proven ability to work with and support student leaders within higher education.
- Proven ability to be able to interpret analyse and repurpose data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- The ability to function effectively within a team environment.
- Sensitivity for the needs of a diverse student community.
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Proven ability to think critically innovate and problem-solve creatively.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Good understanding of data analysis.
- A strong academic profile.
- Experience of value-driven management.
- Experience of diversity management.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with our institutional EE plan and that of the specific environment only South African citizens from the designated groups are considered for appointment.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees) as well as a motivation (a separate document which does not form part of thecover letter) in which the candidate indicates his/her opinion on:
- value-driven management;
- The value of integrating commuter students into the campus life ecosystem
- How multi-media platforms can enhance support and engagement between commuter students with their community at the centre
APPLY ONLINE AT BY FOLLOWING THE APPLY NOW LINK IN THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that applicants for occupations entailing potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in those environments.
If you have received no feedback from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Jethro Georgiades on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Student
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