Responsibilities of the position
Academic institutions have a number of broad administrative responsibilities (and therefore administrative units) that include the following:
- The admissions process
- 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 )
- Maintenance and audit of financial flows and records
- Maintenance and construction of campus buildings and grounds (the physical plant)
- 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)
- Student services such as disability services, career counselling and library staff.
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