From further education principal to head of higher education institutions
17 of the 19 essential skills of a head of higher education institutions are already essential for a further education principal — about 89% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from further education principal in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 2
- would be new
- 89%
- of the target job covered
- 19
- essential skills of a head of higher education institutions
What a head of higher education institutions does
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.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- analyse staff capacity
- assist in the organisation of school events
- cooperate with education professionals
- curriculum objectives
- curriculum standards
- develop organisational policies
- education law
- guarantee students' safety
- lead board meetings
- liaise with board members
- liaise with educational staff
- manage school budget
- manage staff
- monitor educational developments
- present reports
- represent the organisation
- write work-related reports
What would be new
2 skillsEssential for a head of higher education institutions and not for a further education principal. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from further education principal
2 roles- secondary school head teacher17 skills in common
- primary school head teacher16 skills in common
← further education principalhead of higher education institutions →The other way round
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a head of higher education institutions?
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