TOIVO HIDIPOHAMBA SIMON
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at the University of Namibia, adept in developing community-based programs and leveraging communication skills to build relationships. Excelled in facilitating both traditional and online learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and academic administration efficiency. Proven track record in problem-solving and strategic development. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Faculty Officer
University of Namibia
Windhoek
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: University of Namibia, Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia
- URL: http://www.unam.edu.na
- Handling all internal and external correspondence pertaining to academic administration matters in the school
- Attending school strategic planning meetings and providing advice where necessary
- Participating and representing the faculty in various academic committees
- Handling all written and verbal enquiries from prospective and registered students and public with regards to admission & course requirements
- Identifying students for special admission, preparing and ensuring availability for all necessary documents for registration
- Verifying and updating registration data on the ITS to ensure correctness of student records
- Printing of academic records for promotions
- Providing counseling to students on career choices, liaising with faculty manager and school webpage administrator regarding the update of student information
- Undertaking other relevant assigned duties to the role
- Liaising with the registrar's office and the marketing department regarding advertising academic programs within the school in conclusion with the associate Dean
- Liaising with the finance department regarding cancellation fees, financial exclusion, bursaries/loan and late registration
- Coordinating distance mode courses in faculties
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to distance education students, Tutors, and Regional Coordinators, involving the oversight of administrative components pertaining to designated study programs and courses
- University of Namibia, Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia
- URL: http://www.unam.edu.na
Student Support
University of Namibia
Oshakati
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: University of Namibia, Oshakati Campus
- Providing counseling to students on career choices, liaising with faculty manager and school webpage administrator regarding the update of student information
- Undertaking other relevant assigned duties to the role
- University of Namibia, Oshakati Campus
Distance Education Officer, DEO and Admin Officer
University of Namibia
Tsumeb
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: University of Namibia, Tsumeb Unam Regional Centre
- Monitoring and evaluation of all duties executed by subordinates
- Maintaining students' profiles and students' data
- Capturing and maintaining student data
- Frontline officer for the Centre for External Studies
- Customer service frontline
- Maintaining a friendly atmosphere to all core clients visiting, calling and emailing the centre
- Marketing programmes at Expos, Exhibitions, Showgrounds, Trade Fair and Career Fairs
- Recording keeping of daily correspondences, minute taking, report writing, and public relations
- Ensuring and monitoring the flow of online and face-to-face examinations
- Drafting examination timetable for the respective regional Campus
- Forwarding claims of moderators for moderation of examination papers/scripts
- Issuing of study materials and bundling of student assignments on ITS
- University of Namibia, Tsumeb Unam Regional Centre
Education
Post Graduate - Project Management
Regent University
01.2025
BM - Business Management
NUST Namibia
10.2017
BA. - Business Administration hons
UNAM
Windhoek, Namibia08.2011
Skills
- Facilitation using a variety of LSM
- Lecturing fulltime
- Lecturing online
- Lecturing blended
- Lecturing part-time
- Community building techniques
- Developing community-based programs
- Developing resources
- Analyzing problems
- Resolving problems
- Developing strategies for community development
- Raising public awareness
- Communication with a wide range of individuals
References
- Dr. Lukas Joshua, ljoshua@unam.na
- Dr. Albertus Kamanazi, akamanazi@unam.na
- Dr. Jacob Sheehama, jsheehama@unam.na
- Dr. Nyambe Jacob, jmnyambe@unam.na
- Ms. Carin Slabbert, cslabbert@unam.na
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Hockey Playing
- Running
- Yoga
- Workouts
- Peace-building
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Afrikaans, Fluent
- Otjiherero, Fluent
- Oshiwambo, Fluent
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/22/91
- Nationality: Namibian
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Faculty Officer
University of Namibia
01.2023 - Current
Student Support
University of Namibia
01.2017 - 01.2022
Distance Education Officer, DEO and Admin Officer
University of Namibia
01.2015 - 01.2017
Post Graduate - Project Management
Regent University
BM - Business Management
NUST Namibia
BA. - Business Administration hons
UNAM
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