Academic Administrators - Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Key administrative responsibilities (and thus administrative units) in academic institutions include:

• Admissions
• Supervision of academic affairs such as hiring, promotion, tenure, and evaluation (with faculty input where appropriate);
• Maintenance of official records (typically supervised by a registrar in the US - In the UK not all institutions have a Registrar, who would have varying responsibilities for non academic matters depending on the organisation);
• Maintenance and audit of financial flows and records;
• Oversight of student life and activities, such as religious or cultural groups, disability services, career centers and public service centers.
• Maintenance and construction of campus buildings (the physical plant);
• Maintenance of the campus grounds;
• Safety and security of people and property on the campus (often organized as an office of public safety or campus police);
• Supervision and support of campus computers and network (information technology).
• Fundraising from private individuals and foundations ("development" or "advancement")
• Research administration (including grants and contract administration, and institutional compliance with federal and state regulations)
• Public affairs (including relations with the media, the community, and local, state, and federal governments)