Head of higher education institutions
Also searched as: Director de instituciones de enseñanza superior
Code 1345.1.5
What does a Head of higher education institutions do?
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.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- education law
- curriculum standards
- curriculum objectives
Skills and competences
- liaise with board members
- liaise with educational support staff
- cooperate with education professionals
- develop organisational policies
- guarantee students' safety
- write work-related reports
- assist in the organisation of school events
- represent the organisation
- monitor educational developments
Transversal competences
- analyse staff capacity
- liaise with educational staff
- manage school budget
- manage staff
- mostrar un liderazgo ejemplar en la organización
- present reports
- lead board meetings
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