Teaching Practice Administrator – Postgraduate Distance Learning

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting a number of student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and Management
• Architecture and Engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Law
• Media and Design
• Policing and Law Enforcement

The position will be based at the Centurion Campus for 2025, and the Krugersdorp Campus from 2026 onwards.

 
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical and administrative support for operational systems and procedures
• Departmental administrative duties including student queries, institutional communication and meetings, document management/record-keeping, appointments, and claims
• Provide administrative support for the management of WIL including:
  >Placement, tracking and monitoring of students in schools/colleges/industries
  >Completion of documentation for WIL
  >Management and maintenance of databases of partner schools/colleges/industries
  >Management of assessor claim forms and travel claims
  >Management of a database of final assessment reports and attendance registers from school/ colleges/industries
• Assist with manual and electronic filing activities as part of the academic calendar cycle
• Assist with organisation of events and workshops
• Participate in department training and development activities
• Ad hoc student support tasks as required

Minimum Requirements | Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate AND post NSC qualification (certificate, diploma) preferably in Education
• IT qualifications (e.g. Microsoft Expert. ECDL etc) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas) and Student Information Management Systems (e.g. my STADIO)
• Related work experience in an educational environment
• IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with both staff and students and to ensure confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the higher education sector in both postgraduate and technical vocational environment
• Previous experience managing a large student body or similar high-volume responsibilities is essential

Key Attributes:

• Demonstrate strong resilience, adaptability, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to excel in high-pressure settings and consistently perform well under challenging conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently
• Ability to take initiative in dealing with workplace challenges, and cope with changes
• Excellent time management skills
• Thorough and accurate task execution

Posted on 22 Nov 12:06, Closing date 30 Nov