ADMISSIONS AND STUDY CENTRE COORDINATOR wanted at Botswana Open University (BOU) 2313 views

ADMISSIONS AND STUDY CENTRE COORDINATOR

Botswana Open University (BOU) requires a suitably qualified and duty conscious person for the position detailed below:

Main Purpose of the Job

Responsible for managing study centres and coordinating the administration of processes and operations related to new student recruitments and enrolment in the regional campus in accordance with applicable University policies and standards to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and achievement of University enrolment targets and goals.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitors and maintains the workflow of admission operations in the regional campus against targeted performance and produce regular and ad-hoc reports to ensure the achievement of performance targets.
• Assists the Manager to plan in order to meet the strategic business objectives of the regional campus by forecasting, tracking and analysing regional enrolment trends to ensure fact-based operational and strategic decisions.
• Maintains study centres by providing learning facilities and equipment to create a safe and secure environment that is conducive to quality teaching and learning to ensure the achievement of the mission of the university.
• Coordinates the operations of study centres by ensuring that services provided comply with University standards to ensure performance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Interprets and implements the application and admissions processing policies and standards of the University in partnership with senior regional campus staff and School to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the processes.
• Provides guidance and training in the use and maintenance of the learner ITS system to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of admissions and records nmcesses

Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, preferably distance education
• Records and information management training an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in tertiary admissions with demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of tertiary admissions.

Competencies

• Knowledge of university administrative and academic standards.
• Strong organisational abi lity.
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of distance education processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

BOU offers a competitive salary package for qualified/ competent candidates.