Occupational Profiles

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.