Is being a university administrator a good fit for you?
Runs the teaching, admin and student services at a university or college. Plans and leads staff and programmes.
What the work involves
- Designs or uses assessments to track how well students are learning.
- Recruits, hires, trains and dismisses department staff.
- Directs and reviews the work of staff running a school or department.
- Advises students on course choices, progress and career decisions.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a university administrator is one of yours.
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