Vice chancellor vs registrar

The differences between vice chancellors and registrars 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 registrar. Additionally, a vice chancellor has an average salary of $110,441, which is higher than the $40,632 average annual salary of a registrar.

The top three skills for a vice chancellor include oversight, human resources and professional development. The most important skills for a registrar are patients, customer service, and medical terminology.

Vice chancellor vs registrar overview

	Vice Chancellor	Registrar
Yearly salary	$110,441	$40,632
Hourly rate	$53.10	$19.53
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,703	12,723
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
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 registrar do?

A registrar's role is to process and maintain accurate records within an institution or establishment. They are the main point of communication to obtain various kinds of information. In schools, a registrar is in charge of keeping a student or educator's academic, personal, and financial records. They also have the task of arranging a student's course and class schedules. Furthermore, a registrar may also have other administrative tasks such as responding to calls and other forms of correspondence, producing reports, and process requirements.

Vice chancellor vs registrar salary

Vice chancellors and registrars have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vice Chancellor	Registrar
Average salary	$110,441	$40,632
Salary range	Between $65,000 And $185,000	Between $29,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	Santa Cruz, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Arizona	New York
Best paying company	The University of Kansas Health System	The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Best paying industry	Education	Health Care

Differences between vice chancellor and registrar education

There are a few differences between a vice chancellor and a registrar in terms of educational background:

	Vice Chancellor	Registrar
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Vice chancellor vs registrar demographics

Here are the differences between vice chancellors' and registrars' demographics:

	Vice Chancellor	Registrar
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 48.2% Female, 51.8%	Male, 17.1% Female, 82.9%
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, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between vice chancellor and registrar 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.

Registrar example responsibilities.

Manage and prioritize a high volume of traumas and ambulances entering the ER.
Provide superior customer-orient support and manage non-cooperative patients such as those with addictions problems with tact and ease.
Code all inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, laboratory and radiology visits with appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Transport patients to and from rehabilitation unit.
Coordinate all radiology authorizations from physicians and insurance companies, adhering to appropriate CPT codes.
Admit patients to various outpatient departments of the hospital; including emergency, laboratory and radiology.

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Vice chancellor vs registrar skills

Common vice chancellor skills

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

Common registrar skills

Patients, 30%
Customer Service, 16%
Medical Terminology, 7%
Patient Registration, 4%
Data Entry, 3%
Patient Care, 3%

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