Registrars and administrators of vocational training schools

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.

• 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.

• 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.