Overview
Administrators in post-secondary education and vocational training include faculty administrators and registrars of colleges or universities and administrators of vocational training schools. Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of colleges or universities. Registrars manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities. Administrators of vocational training schools manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects.
This group performs some or all of the following 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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$71,307
$104,280
$167,724
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
767expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
There is no mobility among the various types of administrators in this group.
Progression to some senior management positions in education is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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