COORDINATOR: WELCOMING AND COMMUNICATIONS - STUDEN IN STELLENBOSCH

*Division Student Affairs (DSAf)*   *Coordinator: Welcoming and Communications * *(Ref. SS/054/0322)*     Student Affairs strives to create an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture at SU which aims to equip students with graduate attributes aligned to the SU vision. The SU Welcoming Programme is a campus wide programme that aims to welcome new students to the campus community. The overall aim of the programme is to create a welcoming culture and to set the basis for a successful SU student experience. The related function of the communications role is to ensure that all Welcoming and co-curricular events and programmes are promoted in the online environment.   *Aim of the post:* The coordinator aims to coordinate, manage and align the internal programme offering around the Welcoming Programme to prepare and facilitate the training and evaluation related to the programme. The related communications function aims to ensure that all Student Affairs co-curricular programmes which begin in the Welcoming Programme, are promoted in the online environment.   *Duties*: * The strategic alignment and coordination of the Welcoming Programme; * Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated Welcoming Programme; * Communication via electronic media to promote the co-curricular programmes; * Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the Welcoming Programme; * Coordinating and liaising within and beyond the Division Student Affairs (DSAf) to ensure the comprehensive online presence of all events and programmes for broad access for students; * Coordinating media enquiries and preparing holding statements; * Supporting and guiding student leaders on communication matters and campaigns; * Providing leadership on the brand alignment and image of the Division Student Affairs Centres; * Coordinating and collating DSAf Reports to Senate and Council; * Representing DSAf at Corporate Communications and Marketing and other relevant institutional structures and task teams; * Designing a digital communications strategy for the DSAf; * Driving and supporting Centres with regard to their communications and campaigns; * Providing support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching whenever necessary; * Acting as advisory to the DSAf Management Team.     *Requirements*: * A relevant B-degree and/or equivalent qualification; * Two years’ relevant experience at Student Affairs in a Higher Education environment; * Facilitation and coordination skills; * Experience with electronic media and online communication; * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least English and another official South African language; * The ability to engage with a variety of cultures and contexts both inside and outside the university environment; * Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines; * The ability to function as a member of a larger team an