Stakeholder Liaison And Development Administrator

Stakeholder Liaison And Development Administrator

IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered, and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications has the following vacancy available: STAKEHOLDER LIAISON AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATORDuties & Responsibilities

CORE PURPOSE:

To serve a central role in supporting postgraduate research student success through effective and efficient administration of databases.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Administration of Ethical Clearance Applications

· Processing EC applications

· Allocation to EC panel members

· Setting up the EC meeting - invitation/ venue/ refreshments, etc.

· Agenda for EC Meeting

· Minutes for EC Meeting







· *Reporting on EC applications/ Stats - Metrics TBD

2. Research Engage

· Assist with the recruitment and onboarding plan

· Collate application documents

· Set up panel review meeting

· Communicate the outcome to the applicant

· Set up inductions

· Collate and file the applicant's signed contract and documents

· *Reporting on stakeholder Stats - Metrics TBD

4. Events and General Meetings

· Organise virtual and in-person induction sessions

· Organise stakeholders' consultative workshops /sessions /events.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

· Timeously attend to all queries (email, telephonic, face-to-face).

· Effective management of admin databases

· Follow up with candidates that have not attended induction sessions

· Follow up on candidates that have not returned signed contractual agreements.

· Email appropriate guidelines, templates and resources to the team and independent stakeholders as required.

· Assistance with ad-hoc administrative tasks as requested by management.

ASSISTANCE WITH ADHOC EVENTS







· Assist with Research initiatives and/or events as required (e.g. research committee, student engagement sessions, independent stakeholder engagement sessions)

· Assist with MANCOSA events as required (e.g. support during Online Summative Assessments, allocated duties at Graduation ceremonies)

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS:

· An undergraduate degree or diploma

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

· At least 12 months administrative experience.

· Experience within a higher education institution is preferable.

· Experience with stakeholder management would be ideal.

SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES

· Strong administration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)







· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

· Sound moral and ethical principles

· Honesty and integrity

· Good telephone etiquette

· Assertiveness and ability to deal with difficult stakeholders

· Time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines

· Attention to detail

· Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· May be requested to work overtime or on weekends where required due to operational requirements

▶️ Stakeholder Liaison And Development Administrator
🖊️ MANCOSA
📍 KwaZulu-Natal