Internships
Interns Wanted at the University of Free State
(Contract appointment: 1 year)
(2 positions)
Department: Centre for Teaching and Learning
Type: Support
Job ID: 1504
Closing date:14 March 2016.
Description:
Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Intern: Programme for Academic Student Success (PASS) (Contract appointment: 1 year) (2 positions)
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.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist with the distribution and capturing of student evaluations.
Attend all PASS sessions.
Assist with the report writing of the credit load report for the PASS cohort.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research analysis of the PASS sessions.
Write reports on the quantitative and qualitative research.
Write reports on the high risk modules.
Assist with the tracking of students in the PASS cohort.
Inherent requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Required competencies:
Intermediate computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word and Excel.
Good written language proficiency in English.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work effectively in a team.
Good organising skills and the ability to work independently.
Able to work well under pressure.
Basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
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.
The candidate must be available for a period of 1 year to participate in the project.
Postgraduate qualification will serve as a recommendation.
Assumption of duties:
1 April 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3934/3687.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.
Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:
a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
a copy of your identity document (ID).
Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
External candidates can click HERE to apply online.
UFS staff members can log onto PeopleSoft, click Self Service, Recruiting, and Careers to apply online.
