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Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training

(NOC 40020)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$120,318
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
Management
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,920

Career Overview

Administrators in this group:

  • Manage the academic and related activities of college or university faculties
  • Manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities
  • Manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects

Job Titles

Academic dean - college or university
Admissions director - post-secondary education
Adult education dean
Assistant dean - college or university
Associate registrar
Aviation school manager
Business college director
Business school director
Business school manager
Business school principal
Centre assistant manager - hotel school
College director - post-secondary education
College registrar
Community college dean
Community college registrar
Computer technology school director
Dean of adult education
Dean of graduate studies
Dean of science
Dean of student activities
Dean of technical and technological programs
Dean - university or college
Director of admissions - post-secondary education
Director of research - university or college
Director of student affairs
Director of studies - college
Education programs administrator
Faculty administrator
Faculty of arts dean
Faculty of science dean
Fashion school general manager
Field teaching coordinator
Flying school manager
Graduate studies dean
Institutional research director
Language school manager
Pedagogical coordinator
Private vocational school director
Program coordinator - post-secondary education
Provost - university
Registrar - college or university
Research administrator - university or college
Research director - university or college
School of nursing dean
School of nursing director
School of technology dean
School of technology director
School of technology manager
Science dean
Secretarial college director
Student activities dean
Student affairs director
Technical school director
Technical school manager
Tourism and hotel school manager
Trade school director
Trade school manager
Training institute director
University registrar
Vice-president - college or university
Vocational school administrator
Vocational school director
Vocational school manager

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

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

Administrators of vocational training schools:

  • 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
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
  • May recruit and hire teachers and other staff
  • May teach

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$120,318

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$78.57/hr
Median$57.69/hr
Low$39.56/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,140

% Employed Full Time

77%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school.

Career Pathways

With experience, progression to some senior management positions in education is possible. Nevertheless, there is no mobility among the various types of administrators in this group.

Occupational Interests

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Education, Training and Skills

  • 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
  • Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field
    and
    Several years of experience in registration administration
  • Administrators of vocational training schools usually require an undergraduate degree in business administration
    or
    Expertise and certification in a subject of instruction

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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

76%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

75%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

75%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

73%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

73%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

71%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

67%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

67%
Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

65%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

64%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,140
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 65 2.1%
Kootenay 45 1.4%
Mainland/Southwest 2,265 72.0%
North Coast and Nechako 45 1.4%
Northeast 20 0.6%
Thompson-Okanagan 230 7.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 480 15.3%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

1,920
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 40 0.9%
Kootenay 60 0.6%
Mainland/Southwest 1,270 0.9%
North Coast and Nechako 20 -0.1%
Northeast 20 2.4%
Thompson-Okanagan 220 2.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 280 0.9%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Educational Services1,800
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services30
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services20
Public Administration20
Health Care and Social Assistance10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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