MANAGER: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To advance, operationalize and support the Internationalisation and Partnerships strategy, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, experienced and knowledgeable person for the position of a Manager: International Students, in the International Affairs and Partnerships Directorate. The primary responsibilities of the position are to collaborate with internal stakeholders to lead strategic international student recruitment, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver integrated support for international students.

Reporting directly to the Director: International Affairs and Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for streamlining the processes effectively to strengthen institutional capacity in admissions, credential evaluation and student well-being. The role will enable the University to meet its enrolment targets, improve the international students experience, manage their transition from high school to university and from their home country to South Africa, set up academic & support programmes (such as accommodation, psychosocial referrals, learning support, e.t.c), implement strategies for a rich student life and monitor international students, researchers & staff satisfaction.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage the administrative aspects of the International Students Function of the International Affairs & Partnerships Directorate
• Manage international student recruitment
• Manage international student admissions
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Organisational Unit Staff Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Higher Education Management
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in International Student recruitment, marketing and promotion
• Minimum of three (3 years experience in international student services
• Minimum of three (3) years of international credentials interpretation and evaluation

COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Partnering
• Academic Programme and Quality management
• Academic Standard Formulation and Compliance
• Cross-Functional Academic Collaboration
• Research and Innovation
• Research Support

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications, will be offered.

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