MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications.
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
CORE PURPOSE: Coordinate and administer marking of research proposals, manage and monitor research process. Consult and provide pastoral care to students and organize and facilitate research events.
CORE FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate research topics; provide guidance on topic selection.
- Present topics at topic meetings and provide written feedback to students.
- Evaluate research proposals and provide feedback to student and supervisor.
- Act as a liaison between students and supervisors and ensure supervisor reports are submitted.
- Provide pastoral care to students and follow up on outstanding reports.
- Identify students at risk and file reports.
- Consult and provide information for students on research process.
- Manage and oversee research process cycle within allocated groups.
- Assist with organizing and facilitating research events i.e. conference, colloquiums etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- At least 1-2 years’ experience within a higher education faculty and or research environment.
- Knowledge of research processes and methodology.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email).
- Record keeping and database management.
- Must be able to make sound judgement under pressure.
- Decision maker.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record and the ability to prioritize.
- Numerical ability.
- Prioritization and time management.
- Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work during weekends when requested.
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