Profile, training, competences and attributions of the administrator profession in higher education

Objective: Reflect on the profile, training, competences and attributions defined for the position of Administrator, as well as its regulatory evolution and its impact on the training and supply of Administration courses in Brazil. Theoretical Framework: Research based on theoreticians, methodologists, pedagogues and leading thinkers from the worlds of Administration and Education, with particular emphasis on Brazilian authors who investigate and support the research vision and perspective in this field. Method: Narrative literature review, seeking to describe and discuss the current state of the research topic. Results and Discussion: A theoretical-discursive approach based on a relational triad between concepts, authors and perspectives that point to strategies, paths and future options for those who take on the responsibility of belonging to this labour market, this very important and differentiating area, within the scope of policies and resource management of institutions and management structures of wide and diverse socio-political and socioeconomic implication. Implications of the research: This time and for the future, a range of proposals is promoted so that legislators and process managers (including initial and advanced training) can reflect on them, in order to improve perspectives and/or address new training strategies in this specific area, given its importance in the daily lives of people and institutions. Originality/Value: This study addresses the central question (profile, competence and attributions) about the role and training of the Administrator, in a unique way and from a perspective based both on the experience of the authors with administrative functions and coordinating studies in the area, and on the perspective of authors who contribute to this theme in different ways, This contributes to a global vision of the future that can be taken into account by decision-makers with administrative functions, who have increased responsibilities in implementing changes and adapting strategies and/or policies on training related to the general construct of the administrator's functional profile.