Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421)

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

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school.

Education, training & qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Innovative
• Social
• Directive
• Verbal & Written Comprehension

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