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Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Sample of reported job titles: Dean, Registrar, Academic Dean, Academic Affairs Vice President, College President, Provost, Admissions Director, Dean of Students, Financial Aid Director, Academic Affairs Dean

Tasks

• Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
• Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
• Represent institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes.
• Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
• Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events.
• Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
• Confer with other academic staff to explain and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies.
• Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
• Direct activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration, and career services.
• Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.

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