Sr. Academic Administrator Talk with Chris Lonsdale
Professor Chris Lonsdale is the Deputy Provost of Australian Catholic University. He has a multi-disciplinary background in psychology, education, public health, and sport science which informs his research and enterprise activities focused on promoting children and adolescent’s wellbeing and learning. Leading a team of researchers and students from across ACU, Professor Lonsdale’s iPLAY program recently won the 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s award for excellence in research and research partnership. He has a strong track record of research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Research Council, as well as long-standing partnerships with government and non-profit agencies in the health and education sectors. As Deputy Provost, Professor Lonsdale leads a broad suite of initiatives, including Academic Promotions, Workforce Profile and the Student Success Program.
Description
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.
Job Forecast
For Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training, over the period 2019-2028, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 6,800, while 7,200 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them.
As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2019-2028 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.
Employment Requirements
Faculty administrators require a graduate degree in a field related to the academic faculty and Several years of experience as a university professor or college teacher.
Registrars require an undergraduate degree in business administration or a related field and Several years of experience in registration administration.
Administrators of vocational training schools usually require an undergraduate degree in business administration or Expertise and certification in a subject of instruction.
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