Desktop Publishing Coordinator, Durban

Job category:

Others: Education and Training Location:

Durban Contract:

Fixed Term Contract EE position:

No

Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.

Desktop Publishing Coordinator

CORE PURPOSE

To provide support and supervision to the Curriculum Development and Management Department by assisting with the formatting and digitising of the module guides and curriculum documentation and ensuring new and existing curriculum are at a ready state to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING:

Formatting of all Module Guides and Curriculum Documents

Perform all formatting and digitising on new and old Module Guides and Curriculum Department Documents as per the Department’s requirements

Accurately complete tracking documentation and related statistics with regards to Module Guide readiness

Develop forms, templates, and guides by working in collaboration with department members and stakeholders

Schedule and coordinate meetings efficiently and professionally

Allocate formatting of module guides to ensure module guide readiness before each intake

Strategically plan formatting of module guides to ensure module guide readiness and adherence to print deadline before each intake

Maintain presentation quality and consistency of Module Guides and Multimedia Guides

Adhere to institutional deadlines for module guide readiness

Curriculum Development and Management System

Liaise with the service provider regarding system developments for the Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS)

Track Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS) developments and enhancements

Train staff members on the Curriculum Development and Management System (CDMS) functionalities

Printing of Module Guides

Compile a Module Guide printing list per intake as per institutional deliverables

Coordinate the printing process between the Curriculum Development and Management Department, Dispatch Department and the printing service provider

Track the checking and sign-off of Module Guides sent to the printers

Professional Development

Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade your knowledge within the 0field of expertise

Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution

Conduct staff development and training sessions

MANCOSA Student Success

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

Regulatory Bodies

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

Actively participate in 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 as and when required

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Degree in Information Technology or Business Administration

At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, higher education experience preferable

Experience with engaging with the following software:

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Muse, Animate/Flash, Dreamweaver)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Visual Studio

Eclipse

NetBeans

Job related knowledge and skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritisation and time management skills

Deadline driven and process orientated

Numerical ability

Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity

Produce work of a high quality

Knows regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE)

Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape

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