Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Administrators in this group:
- Manage the academic and related activities of college or university faculties
- Manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities
- Manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects
Job Titles
Duties
Faculty administrators:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate academic and related activities of a college or university faculty
- Recommend and approve faculty appointments
- Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses
- Direct, through subordinate staff, activities such as research and curriculum development
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
- Advise president or rector of university or college
- Participate in activities of various faculty and college committees
Registrars:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the registration activities and academic records system of a college or university
- Review registration statistics and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies
- Direct activities of staff and others engaged in compiling information on courses, schedules and requirements for admission and graduation
Administrators of vocational training schools:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a private college or institute specializing in trades, technology or business
- Develop curriculum for training programs
- Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure conformance to provincial standards
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
- May recruit and hire teachers and other staff
- May teach
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
3,140% Employed Full Time
77%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school.
Career Pathways
With experience, progression to some senior management positions in education is possible. Nevertheless, there is no mobility among the various types of administrators in this group.
Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Faculty administrators require a graduate degree in a field related to the academic faculty
and
Several years of experience as a university professor or college teacher - Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field
and
Several years of experience in registration administration - Administrators of vocational training schools usually require an undergraduate degree in business administration
or
Expertise and certification in a subject of instruction
Education programs in B.C.
Top Skills
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
3,140Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 65 | 2.1% |
| Kootenay | 45 | 1.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,265 | 72.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 45 | 1.4% |
| Northeast | 20 | 0.6% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 230 | 7.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 480 | 15.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
1,920Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 40 | 0.9% |
| Kootenay | 60 | 0.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,270 | 0.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | -0.1% |
| Northeast | 20 | 2.4% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 220 | 2.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 280 | 0.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | 1,800 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 30 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 20 |
| Public Administration | 20 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 |
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