Learning Group Coordinator (LGC)

Location:	Johannesburg, Auckland Park
Education level:	Honours
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Company:	AFDA

AFDA is inviting applications for the position of learning group coordinator (LGC), Johannesburg campus.

Key roles and responsibilities

The learning group coordinator (LGC) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the learning requirements and assisting the programme coordinator in delivering their CVP requirements:

1. Learning circle curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies delivered
   
   • Term curriculum delivered to appropriate NQF level descriptors.
   • Term-appropriate teaching strategies developed and implemented.
   • Term curriculum lesson plans researched, prepared, and delivered.
2. Learning circle classes, resources, and student participation ensured
   
   • Term learning circles planned, staffed, and delivered.
   • Term facilities and equipment requirements planned and delivered.
   • Term class and learning participation ensured.
3. Learning circle assignments, assessments, and marks delivered
   
   • Term learning narratives explained and assigned.
   • Valid term assignments and assessments disseminated and delivered.
   • Term marks and moderation reports collected and delivered.
4. Learning circle term projects and resources planned and delivered
   
   • Term projects are planned and scheduled according to resources.
   • Term project facilities and equipment are available, functional, and maintained.
   • Term resource budgets are planned, allocated, and maintained.
5. Learning circle reviews completed and implemented
   
   • Required term learning reports compiled and delivered.
   • Term learning statutory requirements are adhered to and documented.
   • Term learning reviews are submitted, and recommendations are implemented.

Additional responsibilities

• Mentoring and training of tutors.
• Delivery of on-campus and online lectures.
• Marking of written assessments.
• Assessment of oral presentations as a member of an assessment panel.
• Addressing student queries and facilitating crew meetings where required.

Key competencies

• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Efficient and effective organisational and administration skills.
• Strategic planning.

Personal attributes

• Is aware of and sensitive to diversity.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty at all times.
• Shows respect to individuals.
• Is willing and ready to learn from others.
• Demonstrates critical thinking.
• Demonstrates the ability of self-extension via inquiry and research.
• Is friendly and helpful but professional and assertive.
• Is clear when conveying information.
• Has good group management skills.
• Respectfully checks their own and others’ understanding.
• Respectfully listens and elicits knowledge from others.
• Appears to monitor and understand group activities.
• Willing to take instruction.
• Comments constructively.
• Demonstrates a sense of community.
• Reflects on their own learning.
• Prepares thoroughly for tasks.
• Sets clear goals.
• Manages time well.

Selection criteria

• NQF Level 7 / BA qualification.
• Knowledge of the performance and/or film and television industries.

AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act, and as such, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Company Description

Background
AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. AFDA is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world's major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.

Posted on 14 Jan 08:48, Closing date 15 Mar