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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$85,946
$118,606
$203,321
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 36.87
Job openings
Use this interactive map to explore job openings in different regions across B.C.
Strong job outlook
British Columbia
524expected 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.
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
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
Explore programs related to this career offered at post-secondary institutions in B.C.