National University Corporation Officer (President, Board Director, Auditor)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Executives
Summary
Presidents, board directors, and auditors of national university corporations are managerial positions responsible for organizational management, governance, and promoting education and research activities.
Description
National university corporation officers serve as the highest decision-making body for university operations, handling budget preparation, formulation of medium- to long-term plans, governance strengthening, and coordination with stakeholders inside and outside the university. The president, as the chief executive officer, promotes improvements in the quality of education and research as well as organizational reform. Board directors handle the operational management of various departments and business execution, while auditors are responsible for business audits and maintaining and strengthening internal controls. They are required to achieve the sustainable development of the university while balancing public interest and autonomy based on national policies and laws.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates and fiscal constraints, efficient university management and strengthened governance are in demand, increasing the need for individuals with management skills and international experience. With the promotion of digitalization and industry-academia collaboration, broad perspectives and strategic thinking will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Has calm judgment / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Vision-oriented
Work Style
Business trips / Committee-focused / Flexitime / Full-time / Office-based
Career Path
Researcher (Associate Professor/Professor) → Faculty Dean/Graduate School Dean → Vice-President → President・Board Director → Auditor
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Financial Management / Governance / Legal Compliance / Management Strategy / Stakeholder Coordination
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Leadership / Public Policy Knowledge / Research Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond to changes in policies and environments. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze complex issues and make strategic judgments. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively lead and promote reforms. |
| Planning & Organization | To formulate and implement budgets and medium- to long-term plans. |
| Problem Solving | To promptly address crisis response and problem-solving. |
| Stress Tolerance | To make decisions under high pressure. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Auditor
- President
- University Board Director
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