University Department Head Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does an University Department Head Do?
University department heads lead and manage the department of their discipline in which they are academic leaders and work with the faculty dean and other heads of department to deliver the agreed faculty and university strategic objectives. They develop and support academic leadership in their department, and lead entrepreneurial activity for income-generating purposes as they promote the reputation and interests of their department within the university and to a wider community in their field.
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Where Do I Start?
Project Management
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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Skills You Need to Become an University Department Head
Essential Skills
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EssentialProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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EssentialUniversity Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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EssentialCurriculum Standards knowledge
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
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EssentialLearning Difficulties knowledge
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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EssentialAdvise On Lesson Plans skill
Analyse policy issues which impact on students' experience of education. Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, …
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EssentialAdvise On Teaching Methods skill
Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.
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EssentialAssess Employees' Capability Levels skill
Evaluate the capabilities of employees by creating criteria and systematic testing methods for measuring expertise of individuals within an organisation.
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EssentialAssist In The Organisation Of School Events skill
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
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EssentialCooperate With Education Professionals skill
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialLead Inspections skill
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …
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EssentialMake Improvements To Work Activities skill
Make recommendations for improvements to work activities
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialProvide Feedback To Teachers skill
Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.
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EssentialProvide Information On Study Programmes skill
Provide information on the different lessons and fields of study offered by educational institutions such as universities and secondary schools, as well as the study requirements and employment prospects.
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EssentialShow An Exemplary Leading Role In An Organisation skill
Perform, act, and behave in a manner that inspires collaborators to follow the example given by their managers.
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EssentialUse Office Systems skill
Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes …
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EssentialWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialManage University Department skill
Supervise and assess the university support practices, students' well-being, and teachers' performance.
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EssentialProvide Education Management Support skill
Support the management of an education institution by directly assisting in the managerial duties or by providing information and guidance from your area of expertise to simplify the managerial tasks.
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OptionalEducation Administration knowledge
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
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OptionalAdolescent Socialisation Behaviour knowledge
The social dynamics through which young adults live amongst each other, expressing their likes and dislikes and the rules of communication between generations.
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OptionalHuman Resource Management knowledge
The function in an organisation concerned with the recruitment of employees and the optimisation of employee performance.
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalCreate A Financial Report skill
Finalise project accounting. Prepare an actual budget, compare the discrepancy between the planned and actual budget, and draw final conclusions.
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OptionalDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalEscort Students On A Field Trip skill
Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.
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OptionalEvaluate Education Programmes skill
Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.
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OptionalHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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OptionalIdentify Education Needs skill
Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
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OptionalMaintain Contract Administration skill
Keep contracts up to date and organise them according to a classification system for future consultation.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalMonitor Educational Developments skill
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
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OptionalPlan Shifts Of Employees skill
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
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OptionalPrepare Youths For Adulthood skill
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need to become effective citizens and adults and to prepare them for independence.
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OptionalPromote Education Programmes skill
Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
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OptionalRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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OptionalRepresent The Organisation skill
Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.
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OptionalWork With Virtual Learning Environments skill
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
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