head-of-higher-education-institutions/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — head of higher education institutions

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/01649ae9-22ee-4dba-83a8-3a2c51fbbe95
• ESCO code: 1345.1.5
• ISCO-08 group: 1345 — Education managers
• O*NET-SOC: 11-9033.00 — Education Administrators, Postsecondary (match: exactMatch)

Description (ESCO)

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.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• rector for higher education institutions
• university chancellor
• rector of higher education