Which tasks appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is needed for head of institution positions?

Advertisements for head of institution jobs contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • the company

This information on head of institution jobs varies from company to company. We have selected, viewed and compiled the information from relevant job advertisements on various job portals for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Head of institution
  • Head of institution
  • Managing Director Institution
  • Director of the care center
  • Chairman of the Board
  • General Manager Institution
  • Head of the facility
  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Support operations
  • Administrative Director Facility
  • Rector (in a school or university context) Institution
  • Hospital Director
  • Home manager (in a nursing home or assisted living context)
  • Head of Social Services

 

Distribution of individual activities for head of institution positions:

Strategic and operational management, budget and personnel responsibility approx. 35% of the time
Operational management of the sub-areas, support and supervision of team leaders and specialists approx. 45% of the time
Representative tasks, representation of the institution to authorities and the public, representation of interests and collaboration in projects approx. 20% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for head of institution positions

Professional requirements
  • Basic education incl. completed home manager training
  • Higher specialist training as an institution manager and/or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a childcare company
Specialist knowledge for head of institution positions / head of institution positions
  • Several years of successful management experience
  • Management experience in a childcare company
  • Sound financial and business management knowledge including legal knowledge
  • Very good knowledge of German and English as well as other languages an advantage
  • MS Office knowledge
Personal characteristics
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Leadership talent with enthusiasm and a clear line
  • Willingness for interdisciplinary cooperation
  • Respect for the dignity of people and their uniqueness
  • Impeccable reputation
Other Head of institution positions / Head of institution positions

Leadership, communication and organizational skills, i.e. institution leaders are often responsible for leading teams and making strategic decisions. Therefore, strong leadership skills, including decision making and team management, are essential. As they communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, strong verbal and written communication skills are important. Institutional leaders often have to juggle many tasks simultaneously, which requires them to be well organized and able to prioritize.

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*All information listed is taken from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market for head of institution positions.

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