40020 – Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training

Lead statement

Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of colleges and universities.

Main duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 andseveral years of experience as a university professor or college teacher.
• Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field andseveral years of experience in registration administration.
• Administrators of vocational training schools usually require an undergraduate degree in business administration orexpertise and certification in a subject of instruction.

Example job titles

dean - university or college · student affairs director · director of student affairs · faculty administrator · institutional research director · associate registrar · college registrar · university registrar · community college registrar · vocational school administrator · private vocational school director · technical school director · technical school manager · vocational school director · vocational school manager · education programs administrator

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.