Writing Centre Coordinator at University of Zululand
University of Zululand · KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
The University of Zululand is looking for a Writing Centre Coordinator to lead academic literacy and writing support across its KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses. This three year fixed term role is ideal for someone with a Master's degree and at least five years in higher education who enjoys supervising staff, building partnerships with faculties, and helping students sharpen their writing. You will manage the Writing Centre programme, oversee facilitators, and report on the impact of writing support.
About the role
The University of Zululand is hiring a Writing Centre Coordinator on a three year fixed term contract based at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. The role sits within the Teaching and Learning Centre and focuses on strengthening academic literacy and writing development for students across two campuses.
You will be responsible for leading the Writing Centre programme, supervising Writing Centre Facilitators and student assistants, quality assuring academic literacy services, building partnerships with faculties, and reporting on the reach and impact of writing support to institutional structures.
This position reports into the Teaching and Learning Centre and involves coordinating services across both the KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses, so the ability to manage a programme across multiple sites is important.
The successful candidate will also handle administration, budgeting and resource management, and contribute to scholarship and professional practice in the field of academic literacy.
Requirements
- A Master's degree (NQF Level 9) in a relevant field such as language studies, applied linguistics, education, or higher education studies
- At least five years experience in higher education
- At least three of those years in academic literacy development, writing centre practice, or a comparable student academic support function
- Experience supervising staff and or student assistants
- Experience coordinating programmes across more than one campus
- Experience compiling reports for institutional or external stakeholders
- A PhD would be an added advantage
- Knowledge of academic literacies and writing centre theory and practice
- Understanding of the higher education teaching and learning environment in South Africa
- Knowledge of student development and academic support models
- Familiarity with supervision and performance management practices
- Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures and systems, including the Integrated Tertiary Software (ITS) Student Module
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and relevant institutional systems
- Basic financial principles, including budgeting and expenditure monitoring
Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate and quality assure the academic literacy and writing development services of the University's Writing Centre across the KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses
- Plan and manage the Writing Centre programme to ensure effective delivery of writing support
- Supervise and develop Writing Centre Facilitators and student assistants
- Monitor and report on the reach and impact of writing support to institutional structures
- Build and maintain partnerships with faculties to embed writing support into academic programmes
- Manage administration, budget and resources for the Writing Centre
- Engage with stakeholders to strengthen the profile of writing support at the university
- Contribute to scholarship and professional practice in academic literacy and writing centre work
Benefits
Total Remuneration Package inclusive of Benefits (13th Cheque, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing Allowance), Study Benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- University of Zululand
- Location
- KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Master
- Category
- Education & Training
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity if you have a strong academic background and a passion for helping students improve their writing. The University of Zululand is looking for someone who can work across two campuses and manage a team, so highlight any experience you have with supervising staff, coordinating programmes, or running academic support initiatives.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your Master's degree and at least five years in higher education, with three of those in academic literacy or writing support. In your cover letter, talk about a time you improved a writing programme or helped students succeed. Interviews for this kind of role often include questions about your understanding of academic literacies, how you manage a team, and how you measure the impact of support services. Be ready to give examples.
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