Education Institution Managers - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Education Institution Managers plan, direct and evaluate the educational and administrative aspects of education and training services in primary and secondary schools, tuition schools, community colleges, vocational education institutions, faculties and departments in universities and other educational/ training institutions. They are responsible for promoting the educational/training programmes to the general public, developing and enforcing disciplinary code, and handling other related administration tasks such as staff recruitment, supervision and development.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Trade Specific Competencies

Education and training

Education Institution Managers must have knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and the measurement of training effects.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A recognised bachelor's or master's degree in a specific area of teaching/ training. For secondary school principals, they usually need to have a post-graduate diploma in education as well as a certification for principalship. For principals/heads/deans/registrars in post-secondary institutions or universities, they may also need to have a doctorate degree.

Experience