Residence Head

• Create an inspirational space within the residence community.
• Manage and control the residence, including the establishment and / or maintenance of an academic learning culture within a diverse residence community.
• Manage the residence within the parameters of the stated vision, mission and strategic goals of the UFS and Student Affairs Department.
• Establish the residence as dynamic and diverse area within which transformative living and learning can take place.
• Implement value-driven management in the residence.
• Provide guidance to the residence committee.
• Implement the college initiative.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students within the residence.
• Create a residence culture that is inclusive of diverse communities.
• Ensure the application of policies as conveyed by Student Affairs and Housing and Residence Affairs Departments.

Inherent requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of the Residence Management system.
• Two (2) to three (3) years' experience of University residence environment.

Required competency

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the richly diverse working environment.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• A strong academic profile.
• Leadership development and crisis management skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Ability to work in a group.
• Ability to provide guidance in a rapidly transforming environment and to manage the process of change.
• Willingness to work after hours in accordance with the rhythm of student life.
• Empathy with students.

Recommendations

• Postgraduate degree.
• Language proficiency in another South African official language.

Salary

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9161 / 3687/ 9962/ 9130.

General

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department / division.