The University of Free State invites applications for a Student Learning and Development Internship within the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the Qwaqwa Campus (Contract appointment: 1 year). The purpose of the internship programme is to offer graduates (diploma/degree), with no relevant work experience, the opportunity to obtain practical workplace exposure and experience.
Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with venue administration, including ad-hoc problem solving where venues are concerned.
- Assist with portfolio assessments on Blackboard.
- Assist with the logistics of all tutor training sessions.
- Compile a database with full details of tutors and assist the Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator (TLC) to complete ad-hoc claim forms for tutor payments.
- Capture attendance data on Oracle.
- Assist the TLC in providing thorough constructive feedback to fellow tutors during observations.
- Liaise with tutors and create an evaluation schedule for each semester.
- Distribute, collect and scan evaluation forms for reporting purposes.
- Provide guidance to tutors with regards to uploading session plans on Blackboard.
- Assist tutors with planning and implementation of specific modules.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Intermediate computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.
- Highlyorganisedandtheabilitytomanage events/processeseffectivelyand independently.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Facilitation skills.
- Administrative and basic research skills.
Recommendations:
- Registered or planning to register for postgraduate studies in 2016.
- A strong academic profile.
The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:
- Not currently participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
- Willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with the UFS.
- Candidate must be available for a period of 1 year to participate in the project.
- Postgraduate qualification will serve as a recommendation.
How to apply
Closing date is 20 January 2016.
[otw_shortcode_button href=”http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/vacancies?Vacancy=3139″ size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”round” color_class=”otw-red” target=”_blank”]Click Here To Apply Online [/otw_shortcode_button]