Assistant Director: Residence Life and College Communities Jobs

Assistant Director: Residence Life and College Communities

University of the Free State (UFS)

One of South Africa’s oldest higher education institutions established in 1904, serving over 34,000 students across three campuses.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Certificate (NQF 7)
• Experience Needed: 5+ years in higher education environment, 4+ years in student housing management
• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
• License: Valid driver’s license required

Key Responsibilities

Residence Operations Management

• Oversee campus residence operations and housing plans
• Develop residence policies, codes of conduct, and emergency protocols
• Manage residence committee elections and resource allocation

Team Leadership

• Supervise Residence Heads and program coordinators
• Coordinate staff recruitment and professional development
• Lead HR processes and team performance management

Student Community Development

• Design programs for on/off-campus student engagement
• Coordinate leadership structures and student awards
• Collaborate with student support services for wellness initiatives

Financial Management

• Oversee departmental budgeting and expenditure
• Manage financial allocations for Bloemfontein and South Campus

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7)
• 5 years’ higher education experience
• 4 years’ managerial experience in student housing

Preferred Qualifications

• Honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8)
• Higher education administration experience

Application Notice

Never pay any fees during the recruitment process. Qualified candidates should apply through the official UFS careers portal.

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