Vice chancellor vs co-chair

The differences between vice chancellors and co-chairs can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a vice chancellor and a co-chair. Additionally, a vice chancellor has an average salary of $110,441, which is higher than the $89,374 average annual salary of a co-chair.

The top three skills for a vice chancellor include oversight, human resources and professional development. The most important skills for a co-chair are community outreach, alumni, and plan events.

Vice chancellor vs co-chair overview

	Vice Chancellor	Co-Chair
Yearly salary	$110,441	$89,374
Hourly rate	$53.10	$42.97
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,703	2,878
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

What does a vice chancellor do?

A vice-chancellor typically leads all academic and administrative departments in a tertiary institution. They perform all important ceremonial and civic duties. They serve on several university councils and assist with the development of policies and academic plans. They are also expected to prepare budgets for the university and to ensure the institution has a positive image. Attending various conferences and events will be a regular feature of this position.

What does a co-chair do?

A co-chair is responsible for supporting the duties and responsibilities under the supervision of a chair. Co-chairs help with the implementation of effective plans and programs that would benefit the organization. They handle fundraising events, marketing campaigns for promotional programs, audit reports, and evaluating the committee's suggestions and recommendations for its success. A co-chair must have excellent communication and leadership skills and critical-thinking on developing strategies to supervise meetings and events alongside the chair.

Vice chancellor vs co-chair salary

Vice chancellors and co-chairs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vice Chancellor	Co-Chair
Average salary	$110,441	$89,374
Salary range	Between $65,000 And $185,000	Between $22,000 And $349,000
Highest paying City	Santa Cruz, CA	-
Highest paying state	Arizona	-
Best paying company	The University of Kansas Health System	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between vice chancellor and co-chair education

There are a few differences between a vice chancellor and a co-chair in terms of educational background:

	Vice Chancellor	Co-Chair
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Vice chancellor vs co-chair demographics

Here are the differences between vice chancellors' and co-chairs' demographics:

	Vice Chancellor	Co-Chair
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 48.2% Female, 51.8%	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 4.3% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between vice chancellor and co-chair duties and responsibilities

Vice chancellor example responsibilities.

Manage students by establishing an appropriate climate and earning respect through effective leadership techniques.
Key responsibilities include full operational oversight, business development strategy and implementation, and campus compliance with reporting and accreditation requirements.
Direct all homecoming and alumni appreciation activities.
Create all freshman first-semester schedules and register students as necessary.

Co-chair example responsibilities.

Develop leadership skills and communication skills to manage coordinates and officers, ensure everyone are motivated and organize.
Recruit potential new members to the fraternity including organizing events, liaising with Greek system leadership and educating new members
Plan agenda and co-le monthly PTA meetings.
Serve on state finance and compliance oversight committee.
Serve as co-creator of high school scholarship in memory of close friend.
Promote sorority events and open houses through mediums such as Facebook and banners.

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Vice chancellor vs co-chair skills

Common vice chancellor skills

Oversight, 15%
Human Resources, 10%
Professional Development, 7%
Strategic Plan, 7%
Academic Affairs, 6%
Student Affairs, 5%

Common co-chair skills

Community Outreach, 16%
Alumni, 11%
Plan Events, 7%
Facebook, 6%
Professional Development, 6%
Student Organizations, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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