Hybrid Learning Coordinator (Post Level 8) needed at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Leading and supporting the development and renewal of teaching, learning, and assessment resources, policies, and guidelines to support the shift to hybrid learning offerings at the CST, with a specific focus on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sustainable Development and the development of a growing portfolio of short courses.
• Co-leading and supporting the development and coordination of short course offerings, leveraging the core PGDip programme content and structure, as well as relevant research at the CST.
• Applying advanced learning and experience, design knowledge and skills to support the conceptualisation and operationalisation of the PGDip’s hybrid learning strategy.
• Supporting and coordinating module design and implementation by supporting module teams in translating curriculum content into appropriate teaching, learning, and assessment activities aligned with the hybrid learning structure.
• Facilitating orientation, onboarding, and training activities for staff and students to ensure effective use of platforms such as EMSLearn, MS Teams, and MySUN.
• Leading and coordinating effective communication with module and short course students, as well as coordinating communication with convenors, lecturers, and relevant University departments.
• Facilitating and managing both in-person and online learning environments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a transformative student learning experience.
• Coordinating teaching, learning, and assessment processes for modules, including content packaging, updates, submission management, and assessment coordination.
• Overseeing the administration and facilitation of teaching, learning, and assessment platforms, including LMS, MS Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Assisting with the coordination of the teaching and learning team within the Centre, including facilitating coordination meetings and supporting team collaboration.
• Supporting quality assurance, curriculum review, and renewal processes by integrating feedback from students, lecturers, facilitators, and moderators to enhance the hybrid learning experience.
• Supporting ongoing curriculum renewal and transformation through critical review and reflection and contributing to annual programme planning and design.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of CST’s hybrid learning programmes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or three-year tertiary qualification.
• At least three years’ experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• At least three years’ relevant work experience in a higher education or adult training context.
• Solid understanding of various modes of delivery in South African higher education, including contact, blended, hybrid, and online learning.
• Proven ability to design visually engaging and user-friendly course layouts that align with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
• Experience with using SCORM-compliant tools such as Articulate, iSpring, or H5P.
• Knowledge of audio and video pedagogy suitable for online learning environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities, with experience managing diverse teams.
• Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to build and improve institutional processes that support hybrid learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to student support and the creation of transformative learning experiences.
• The ability to contribute to curriculum renewal and transformation through critical reflection and review.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, multimedia designers, and technical and administrative staff.
• The ability to lead and innovate in the development of new hybrid teaching approaches and materials.
• The capacity to work independently, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• A tertiary qualification in higher education, instructional design, or sustainability science.
• A postgraduate qualification.
• Research experience and outputs related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Experience with facilitating learning in adult education or higher education contexts.
• Proven ability to create reusable learning design templates and guidelines adopted at an institutional or organisational level.
• Experience with HTML coding in Moodle.

Closing Date  28-Nov-2025