head of higher education institutions

Heads of higher education institutions manage the day-to-day activities of a higher education institution, such as a college or vocational school. Heads of higher education institutions make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, the school's budget, campus programmes and oversee the communication between departments. They also ensure the institution meets the national education requirements set by law.

Alternative Labels

rector for higher education institutions

rector of higher education

university chancellor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse staff capacity assist in the organisation of school events cooperate with education professionals develop organisational policies guarantee students' safety lead board meetings liaise with board members liaise with educational staff liaise with educational support staff manage school budget manage staff monitor educational developments present reports represent the organisation show an exemplary leading role in an organisation write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

curriculum objectives curriculum standards education law

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse curriculum apply for government funding assess employees' capability levels coordinate educational programmes develop professional network evaluate education programmes identify education needs manage contracts manage government-funded programmes manage space utilisation manage student admissions promote education course promote education programmes recruit employees

Optional Knowledge

assessment processes contract law education administration funding methods green space strategies labour legislation learning difficulties post-secondary school procedures trade union regulations university procedures

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/01649ae9-22ee-4dba-83a8-3a2c51fbbe95

Status

released

Occupations