A professional who develops academic policies and programs for college or university. Responsibilities include:

• Directs and coordinates activities of deans and chairpersons of individual colleges.
• Advises on personnel matters.
• Determines scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses.
• Coordinates activities of student advisors.
• Participates in activities of faculty committees, and in development of academic budget.
• Advises president, educational institution on academic matters.
• Serves as liaison officer with accrediting agencies which evaluate academic programs.
• May serve as chief administrative officer in absence of president, educational institution.
• May provide general direction to librarian; director of admissions; and registrar, college or university.