Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University International

(Ref. SUI/039/0220)

Stellenbosch University International (SU International) is a support service division that falls under the responsibility area of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy and Internationalisation. We contribute to SU’s institutional objectives and support all faculties with their internationalisation activities. We also ensure that international students have access to an integrated, University-wide package of support services so that internationalisation at SU can continue to grow.

More specifically, we:

• develop and implement SU’s strategic plan to internationalise the University and its core business of research, learning and teaching, as well as social impact;
• form sustainable and meaningful alliances and partnerships to support SU’s academic projects;
• enhance SU’s existing support services to promote global engagement on campus, in the local community, the region, Africa and beyond;
• incorporate an element of global engagement into the student experience at SU, promoting the idea of internationalisation-at-home; and
• help develop scholarship in Africa.

These aims we pursue through our seven centres, namely:

• Africa Centre for Scholarship;
• Centre for Collaboration in Africa;
• Centre for Partnerships and Internationalisation Support;
• Global Education Centre;
• Services Centre;
• Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University; and
• Office of the senior director.

The position supports the communications and liaison requirements of all seven centres and reports to the Manager: Global Partnerships and Internationalisation Support. 

Duties:

• Promoting and managing the internal and external communication of Stellenbosch University International;
• Developing and executing a proactive communications plan through effective marketing channels, virtual and physical media platforms;
• Managing web content and developing and implementing the office’s social media communication;
• Promoting and managing the office branding and visual identity and updating and monitoring the office social media accounts;
• Creating visibility and communicating with external audiences via print, online and broadcast channels e.g. the University website, social media, e-mail correspondence, office newsletters, IEASA, and Study International
• Sourcing, producing, editing/rewriting content for the office (SU International and Confucius Institute) and Stellenbosch University websites;
• Managing web content;
• People management – line management of communications intern and occasional visiting interns;
• Liaising with visiting delegations, other visitors and stakeholders (internal and external) as well as international students;
• Supporting and promoting communications relevant to international student recruitment and promotion of SUI activities (branding, visibility, information support);
• Liaising between all SUI centres and supporting the communications strategy of each of the centres, including providing communications support for events and for visiting delegations;
• Producing and planning office print publications (e.g. Living in Stellenbosch, Studying in Stellenbosch) working with designers and printers;
• Planning, sourcing and producing content for the International@StellenboschUni and IOPeninG electronic newsletters;
• Overseeing the publication of the Take Note student newsletter (promoting local and international scholarships);
• Sourcing, producing, and editing/ rewriting content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube);
• Keeping abreast on current trends on data, storytelling, and technologies;
• Providing marketing and communication support for office events and conferences; Sourcing conference material, booking photographers and videographers and designing posters;
• Photography and videography – taking pictures at office events. Planning and producing video scripts with external videographers;
• Designing banners, posters and graphics using the Adobe Cloud package;
• Sourcing and managing office gifts;
• Liaising with colleagues in the Corporate Brand and Identity department to streamline office branding to that of the University;
• Representing SUI communications as a member of the University’s Communication Forum working with fellow corporate communicators;
• Working with the University’s corporate communicators on the following platforms: Stellenbosch University Brand Reference Group, Stellenbosch University Website Redesign Panel, Stellenbosch University Social Media Work Group;
• Steering the monthly Stellenbosch University International Communications Forum meeting. 

Requirements:

• A degree or postgraduate degree in journalism/media and communications;
• Two to five years’ experience in similar communication and liaising role, preferably within a higher education environment;
• Digital media coordination and management experience (website content management, experience with using SharePoint and social media management). Note that a working portfolio or examples of work will be required as evidence;
• Knowledge of the Adobe Cloud package;
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint;
• Knowledge of data analytics tools/ media monitoring. 

Commencement of duties: 1 May 2020

Closing date: 9 March 2020

Enquiries regarding this post: Anisa Khan on 021 808 9058, or at

az.ca.nus@nahkasina

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 will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. 

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 03 Mar 11:05