University sector is composed by different areas where various types of specialists perform their duties. Some professionals working on this field are University Administrators and they are responsible for taking care of all the administration activities related to that institution. They allocate funds for the development of facilities and departments in universities. Other specialists are University Registrars, who are required to keep student records for all colleges in the university campus. University Deans manage an entire school and perform administrative tasks, such as hiring new professors.

Persons working on University sector usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Ensuring smooth functioning in all facilities.
• Overseeing bank details and student grants.
• Keeping student records.
• Providing training schemes to the teaching staff.
• Preparing academic programs.

• Being able to motivate others.
• Having IT skills.
• Being able to prioritize tasks.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having good written and verbal communication skills.
• Being able to monitor and improve school programs.
• Having decision-making skills.
• Being self-confident.
• Having leadership skills.

Professionals who want to work on University sector are required to have higher degrees for application process. Those who want to work as University Administrators need to have at least a Master´s Degree in Finance, Higher Education Administration, or Student Counseling. It is recommended for these posts that applicants have a Ph.D. related to this field in order to have better job opportunities. Registrar jobs demand candidates having a Master´s Degree in Educational Administration, Student Services, or related subjects. Applicants for University Dean jobs are required to have a higher degree, such as Master´s or Ph.D in Human Relations or related subjects. Employers offering any of these posts demand candidates having three or more years of relevant work experience in the same fields.