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Senior professionals of educational establishments

£54,898

£29,354

£53,735

£68,244

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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.

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.

Entry requirements

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.