Types of (management) staff 

In Croatia, adult education and training institutions are managed by different categories of administrative and management staff, depending on the type of institution and its management structure. These management roles typically include:

• Heads: Responsible for overall administration, strategic planning and compliance with national regulations. They oversee financial management, staff coordination and curriculum implementation.

• Heads of departments: Manage specific education programmes within larger institutions, ensuring curriculum coherence and quality control.

• Administrative managers: Manage operational and logistical aspects, including enrolment, student records and the institution's finances.

• Education and training coordinators: Facilitate the organisation of courses, connecting teachers, learners and industry stakeholders.
  
   

Appointment conditions

Requirements for management staff vary depending on the type of institution:

• Public institutions for adult education: Heads must have a university degree (usually in education, management or a related field), several years of teaching or administrative experience, and they have to pass a selection process regulated by the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth.

• Private and non-governmental institutions: Appointment criteria are determined by the governing body of the institution, but generally require experience in educational management and knowledge of adult education principles.

• Vocational training centres: Managerial roles require expertise in vocational education, industry experience and often additional certificates in educational management.
   

Terms of service

• Employment conditions: Management staff in public institutions are usually appointed for a fixed term (e.g. a four-year term for heads), with the possibility of renewal based on performance evaluation.

• Salaries and benefits: Managers in the public sector receive salaries regulated by national salary scales, while salaries in the private sector are determined by the funding of the institution and market conditions.

• Professional development: Continuous professional development is encouraged, often through state-funded programmes or EU-supported initiatives.