Job Openings at Nova Pioneer

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a stellar Talent Associate to assist with the administration of day-to-day operations of the Talent (HR) functions and duties.This is an opportunity to help create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.

About The Role

As a Talent Associate you will be responsible for assisting the Talent Director in providing an effective and efficient human resource generalist functions aligned with departmental and company strategic goals.

You are expected to successfully implement HR strategy and deliver customer service within the organization. The responsibilities will include strategic partnership and organization design, recruitment and selection, employment equity, salary and benefits management, employee relations, talent retention, performance management, change management, diversity management, skills development, policies and procedures, HR reporting and HR projects.

Working At Nova Means

Fully embracing Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community .
Living the culture principles inside and outside of the school.
Working cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
Maintaining positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.

How will your day to day at Nova look like?

Administrative Compliance

Support with staff onboarding to ensure that staff are fully inducted into the Nova Culture and seamlessly set up to use the various Nova Pioneer systems.
Enroll new employees by issuing forms and applications; verifying completion.
Support with employment processing, health and welfare benefits, records management, safety and health, compliance, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions.
Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Improve manager and employee relations by working closely with them to identify and clarify problems; evaluating potential solutions; consulting the Director of Talent and implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling managers and employees.
Comply with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Accomplish human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Develop human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Managing Systems

Maintain all HR systems and propose better ways to enhance efficiency using technology.
Maintain an updated HR tracker and input it with all the requisite candidate data.

Recruitment and Selection

Support With All Aspects Of Recruitment And Selection Including

• Executing the elements of the recruitment and selection e.g. Phone screening, Scheduling Interviews, Coordinating Performance Tasks etc.
• Produce clear, strong, effective communications to attract prospective candidates
• Coordinating communications with potential interview candidates (Jazz, Telerivet, Email, SMS, Phone) using prescribed communications’ templates.
• Provide information by answering communications; referring special communications to appropriate job applicants.
• Be the focal/contact person for prospective candidates throughout the hiring process and coordinate all aspects of interviews with strong/high quality candidates.
• Ensure that all interview logistics are organized and that interview tools are printed in readiness for interviews.
• Coordinate all aspects of the interview process with Nova Hiring Managers and the general team ensuring smooth handover to the Nova team and closure with candidates
• Collect and record all interview data during and after interviews.
• Prepare briefing memos/reports to Hiring Managers leads after interviews providing key summaries and next steps.
• Maintain human resources records by maintaining applications, résumés, and applicant logs.
• Develop and support innovative strategies for researching and cultivating international and local pools of talent and individual prospects.
• Verify candidate’s background by contacting references and writing clear reference-checking notes.
• Maintain confidentiality by keeping human resources information confidential.
• Update on-the-job-knowledge by participating in training opportunities, reading technical publications etc.
• Propose strategies for strengthening a strong pipeline of high quality applicants with the goal of filling-up current and future roles at Nova.
• Follow-through on outreach to high quality candidates identified for roles at Nova and share the Nova vision with the goal of converting them to applicants.
• Support the Talent/Partnerships Director by preparing requisite briefing materials for discussions with potential external lead generation partners.
• Build relationships with feeder Universities/academic institutions, organizing events that showcase Nova Pioneer etc.
• Organize events, including at Nova Pioneer and on University campuses, to drive awareness of Nova and our value proposition to prospective Teachers and staff.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

About You

• You love people and think, eat, sleep, dream people.
• You have I-3 years’ experience in a busy start up or innovative organization that cares deeply about people development. Previous experience in a school would be great but not compulsory.
• You have experience with Administration, Recruitment and Systems set-up.
• You have exposure to Business or HR training. This is preferred but not compulsory as passion, skills and experience are the elements that will make you successful in this role
• You have exposure to 1-2 solid internships in well-recognized companies and perhaps 1 full-time role in Administration/HR.
• A Bachelor’s degree in HR.

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Job description

Working hours: 16-20 hours weekly.

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Tennis Coach who is passionate about coaching students in various game strategies and techniques to prepare them for different sports competitions. This position motivates students to develop an appreciation of the sport. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About The Role

As a Tennis coach, you will need to:

• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate in the sport.
• Assess player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Work with the Principal in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coach and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observe players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behaviour and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages students to maintain a high academic standard.
• Models sports-like behaviour and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

About You

• Some experience as a Tennis Coach or assistant coach at the secondary school or college level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Eye-hand, mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.
• Coursework in sport coaching and the prevention of athletic injuries. Continue educational training.