£17,160
Average salary at age 20
£39,000
Average Salary
23
Average hours per week
Description
Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of a university, college or other educational establishment.Main Tasks
- Considers staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs;
- Arranges for evaluation of management, accounting, information storage and retrieval and other facilities;
- Provides administrative support to the academic team;
- Leads or contributes to decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, disciplinary and other matters;
- Controls administrative aspects of student admission, registration and graduation;
- Acts as secretary to statutory and other bodies/committees associated with the educational establishment;
- Drafts and interprets regulations and deals with queries and complaints procedures;
- Organises examinations, necessary invigilations and any security procedures required;
- Arranges for the preparation and publication of syllabuses and other official documents;
- Assists with recruitment, public relations and marketing activities;
- Coordinates and maintains quality assurance procedures.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification and have gained significant relevant experience in the field of education. Specialist training courses and professional qualifications are available.UK Prospects
119700
Workforce Size
9.02%
Predicted growth 2025 - 2035
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