40020

Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

Administrators in post-secondary education and vocational training include faculty administrators and registrars of colleges or universities and administrators of vocational training schools. Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of colleges or universities. Registrars manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities. Administrators of vocational training schools manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Example job titles

•aviation school manager
•business school manager
•community college dean
•community college registrar
•dean - university or college
•dean of adult education
•faculty of science dean
•school of nursing dean

Overview

NOC 40020 covers administrators in post-secondary education and vocational training under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. This category belongs to TEER 0, representing management occupations. Individuals in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the academic and administrative activities of universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and technical institutes. Key job titles include registrar, dean, department head, and vocational school director.

To qualify for this occupation in Canada, specific employment requirements must be met. University administrators typically require a master's degree or a PhD, alongside several years of experience in a related academic or administrative role. Administrators in vocational schools or community colleges generally require a bachelor's degree or college diploma, combined with extensive experience in educational administration. These professionals are responsible for managing budgets, directing faculty operations, and overseeing student services.

Because NOC 40020 falls under TEER 0, highly skilled candidates may be eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or immigration advice. For official guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.