Administrators - Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training

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

Annual Median Salary
$76,944

Hourly Rate

 * High: $61.10/hr
 * Median: $36.89/hr
 * Low: $17.86/hr

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

Education, training & qualifications
Faculty administrators require: and Registrars require: and Administrators of vocational training schools usually require: or
 * A graduate degree in a field related to the academic faculty.
 * Several years of experience as a university professor or college teacher.
 * An undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field
 * Several years of experience in registration administration.
 * An undergraduate degree in business administration
 * Expertise and certification in a subject of instruction.

Skills

 * Innovative
 * Social
 * Directive
 * Verbal & Written Comprehension