National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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0421 - Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training

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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aviation school manager
    • business school manager
    • community college dean
    • community college registrar
    • dean - university or college
    • dean of adult education
    • faculty of science dean
    • school of nursing dean
    • school of technology dean
    • student activities dean
    • trade school manager
    • university registrar

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Administrators of non-vocational training schools, such as driving schools (See 0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.)
    • College and other vocational instructors (See 4021 College and other vocational instructors)
    • College rectors (See 0014 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations)
    • School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (See 0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education)
    • University presidents (See 0014 Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations)
    • University professors and lecturers (See 4011 University professors and lecturers)
  • Main duties

    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 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.
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