Registrars and administrators of vocational training schools

Strong job outlook

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:

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.

Job titles

  • academic dean - college or university
  • admissions director - post-secondary education
  • associate registrar
  • college registrar
  • community college registrar
  • director of student affairs

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition
The labour market information for this career is aggregate data for Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training

Annual salary

Low

$82,506

Median

$120,318

High

$163,866

Job openings

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Strong job outlook

British Columbia

926

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field and Several years of experience in registration administration.

Additional information

  • Progression to some senior management positions in education is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Work Experience

Work experience required

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