DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR, Durban

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has the following vacancy available. DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR.

CORE PURPOSE: To provide support and assistance to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes and administration with regards to the formatting of New and Existing Programme Modules Guides within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING:

Formatting of all Module Guides, Programme Information Sheets and Curriculum Structures

Perform all formatting and layout editing on all Module Guides as per the template and manual via the online Curriculum Development and Management System

Maintaining presentation quality and consistency of all Module Guides via the online Curriculum Development and Management System as per the template and manual

Re-construct poor and unclear diagrams within Module Guides

Check and sign-off on Module Guides and study material via the online Curriculum Development and Management System sent to the printers

Format Programme Information Sheets as per the template

Format Curriculum Structures as per the template

Development and review of Desktop Publishing forms and templates

Adhering to production deadlines

Provide information with regards to Module Guide covers and spine widths to the graphic designer

Multimedia Project

Digitise new and old module guides, perform quality checks, sign offs and publish Multimedia Guides

Liaise with service provider regarding system developments, enhancements, and improvements of the Curriculum Development and Management System

Professional Development

Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise

Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution

Conduct and attend staff development and training sessions

MANCOSA Student Success

Employ effective project and time management strategies to ensure that students receive module guides in time

Regulatory Bodies

Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes

Actively participate in the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management

Participate in any regulatory body activity

Ensure Compliance to regulatory standards

General

Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions and tasks

Assist and attend institution functions as and when required

Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management

Assist with graduation

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Degree in Information Technology/Graphic Design/Web Development/ Graphic Information Technology or related qualification

Experience with engaging with the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop )

Experience in working on Learning Management Systems

Deadline driven and process orientated

Job related knowledge

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Proficient in utilising the relevant software

Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

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