Senior professionals of educational establishments

£63,093

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

30 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.76%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Senior professionals of educational establishments

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2317

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.

Common tasks include:

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.

Qualifications

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Senior professionals of educational establishments

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Equality focus: Senior professionals of educational establishments

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