About the position
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has the following vacancy available.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATOR
CORE PURPOSE
To provide support and assistance to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes and administration with regards to the formatting of New and Existing Programme Modules Guides within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING:
Formatting of all Module Guides, Programme Information Sheets and Curriculum Structures
• Perform all formatting and layout editing on all Module Guides as per the template and manual via the online Curriculum Development and Management System
• Maintaining presentation quality and consistency of all Module Guides via the online Curriculum Development and Management System as per the template and manual
• Re-construct poor and unclear diagrams within Module Guides
• Check and sign-off on Module Guides and study material via the online Curriculum Development and Management System sent to the printers
• Format Programme Information Sheets as per the template
• Format Curriculum Structures as per the template
• Development and review of Desktop Publishing forms and templates
• Adhering to production deadlines
• Provide information with regards to Module Guide covers and spine widths to the graphic designer
Multimedia Project
• Digitise new and old module guides, perform quality checks, sign offs and publish Multimedia Guides
• Liaise with service provider regarding system developments, enhancements, and improvements of the Curriculum Development and Management System
Professional Development
• Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise
• Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution
• Conduct and attend staff development and training sessions
MANCOSA Student Success
• Employ effective project and time management strategies to ensure that students receive module guides in time
Regulatory Bodies
• Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes
• Actively participate in the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management
• Participate in any regulatory body activity
• Ensure Compliance to regulatory standards
General
• Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions and tasks
• Assist and attend institution functions as and when required
• Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management
• Assist with graduation
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Degree in Information Technology/Graphic Design/Web Development/ Graphic Information Technology or related qualification
• Minimum 1-year experience
• Experience with engaging with the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop )
• Experience in working on Learning Management Systems
• Deadline driven and process orientated
Job related knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Proficient in utilising the relevant software
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)
Job related skills
• Detail orientated
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven and process orientated
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Planning and organising
• Flexibility
• Produce work of a high quality
