Student Life Coordinator

SUMMARY:
A minimum of 2-3 years’ marketing experience in student accommodation or any marketing industry is required by this well established Student Accommodation property organisation

POSITION INFO:
Programme Management

• Oversee the effective and efficient collaboration between Student Life and Student Affairs of the University to provide information, data and opportunities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Engagements with NSFAS, University Residence Placement Officers, SRC and University.
• Crisis management, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed including written reports, implemented actions and issues reviewed.
• Support with the development and analysis of system-wide student surveys to identify room for improvement.
• Manage all stakeholder relationships across the entire portfolio and all regions.
• Oversee and manage welcoming program for all new students.
• Manage good order in alignment with the House Rules and Building Rules.
• Hire, train, supervise and coach House Committee members at the accommodation for successful year of program implementation with assistance from the student life manager.
• Support the intake and vacate process.
• Overall success of structures for student life management with assistance from the student life manager
• Implementation and Execution of student life management.
• Preparation and Implementation of emergency protocols.
• Provide administrative support to the student accommodation on-site teams and undertake any duties as appropriately tasked.
• Social Media management of the student accommodation social accounts.

• Event Management
• On-site Student Assistance
• Communication Management
• Student Management

• Very strong communication skills.
• Innovative thinking and ability to follow process.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic.
• Competent time management skills.
• Be deadline driven.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Transparency.
• Reliability.
• Positive Attitude and highly motivated.
• Lead by example.
• Assertive and effective communication.
• Sensitive to client and staff requirements and problems.
• Ability to create a professional office environment.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrate strong moral values, empathy, passion, career aspirations, and positive living.

• Grade 12 (Matric), Relevant Diploma or Degree in Marketing. Public Relations ,Communications

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ marketing experience in student accommodation or any marketing industry
• Strong Proficiency in relevant computer packages (MS Office) and software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy.