Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Coordinator: Academic Programmes

(Ref. EBW04/358/1119)

The International Affairs Division supports the international mobility of faculty, students and staff through USB’s international academic networks.

Duties:

• Proactively liaising with international business schools to develop academic and consultancy programmes on a customised basis;
• Maintaining and growing a network of businesses in South Africa to use as case study companies to the benefit of the international partners and current students of the USB;
• Advising on and participating in the development of academic programmes for incoming international groups, taking into consideration both academic and business exposure objectives;
• Creating internship opportunities for international students and acting as their host;
• Creating research opportunities for international students and acting as their host;
• Acting as host for incoming international groups by functioning as learning process facilitator, integrating the different experiences in class, accompanying groups on company visits, providing context and linking the new learning experience to existing knowledge;
• Creating networking opportunities with local business people, USB alumni and students;
• Any other tasks delegated by the Head: International Affairs. 

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree;
• At least five years’ relevant experience in a university, business school or corporate environment;
• Ability to research, analyse and develop ideas and to formulate them in writing in a lucid, concise and persuasive manner;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients simultaneously, proactively solving problems, managing and meeting deadlines, giving attention to detail and maintaining a high quality of work under pressure;
• Proven ability to liaise with individuals at management level;
• Proven high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and Web applications;
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team;
• Knowledge of business and management practices;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Proven high-level organisational ability and excellent time management skills;
• Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality;
• International travel. 

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of a non-South African language;
• Knowledge of MBA programmes;
• Knowledge of a business school environment;
• Knowledge of accounting and a strong financial background. 

Commencement of duties: 1 February 2019

Closing date: 3 December 2019

Enquiries: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh on 021 918 4200, or at

az.ca.bsu@2ws

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University’s institutional EE Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. 

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 20 Nov 13:04