(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Participate in faculty and college committee activities. |
93
|
Represent institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes. |
90
|
Promote the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings, and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions. |
87
|
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff, engaged in administering academic institutions, departments or alumni organizations. |
84
|
Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information. |
82
|
Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel. |
82
|
Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports. |
81
|
Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions. |
75
|
Formulate strategic plans for the institution. |
68
|
Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so. |
64
|
Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events. |
60
|
Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions. |
59
|
Write grants to procure external funding, and supervise grant-funded projects. |
59
|
Confer with other academic staff to explain and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies. |
58
|
Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards. |
58
|
Review student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counsel students regarding such reports. |
57
|
Direct and participate in institutional fundraising activities, and encourage alumni participation in such activities. |
53
|
Teach courses within their department. |
53
|
Direct scholarship, fellowship, and loan programs, performing activities such as selecting recipients and distributing aid. |
52
|
Determine course schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment. |
50
|
Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance. |
49
|
Plan and promote sporting events and social, cultural, and recreational activities. |
46
|
Review registration statistics, and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies. |
44
|
Coordinate the production and dissemination of university publications such as course catalogs and class schedules. |
36
|
Direct activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration, and career services. |
35
|
Oversee facilities management for the university, including construction, repair, and maintenance projects. |
25
|
Audit the financial status of student organizations and facility accounts. |
16
|
Assess and collect tuition and fees. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
85
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
84
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
82
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
81
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
80
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
79
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Processing Information
|
75
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
75
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
72
|
Thinking Creatively
|
72
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
71
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
70
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
70
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
69
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
69
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
69
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
68
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
66
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
66
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
66
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
64
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
58
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
54
|
Interacting With Computers
|
52
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
28
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
27
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
26
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
21
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
17
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|