Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

69 alternate job titles:

Academic Affairs Dean Academic Affairs Director Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP) Academic Coordinator Academic Dean Academic Vice President (Academic VP) Administration Dean Admissions Coordinator Admissions Dean Admissions Director Adult Basic Education Manager Arts and Sciences Dean Business Dean Campus Coordinator Campus Dean Campus Director Chancellor College Administrator College Dean College President College Registrar Commandant Continuing Education Dean Continuing Education Director Dean Division Director Education College Dean Education Dean Education Director Enrollment Coordinator Enrollment Management Vice President (Enrollment Management VP) Enrollment Services Dean Enrollment Services Vice President (Enrollment Services VP) Extension Division Director Extension Work Director Faculty Dean Financial Aid Director Graduate School Dean Graduate Studies Dean Health Sciences Dean Higher Education Administrator Institutional Research Director Instruction Dean Instruction Vice President (Instruction VP) Nursing School Director Physical Education Director Provost Registrar Registration Specialist Research Director Student Activities Director Student Affairs Dean Student Affairs Director Student Affairs Vice President (Student Affairs VP) Student Dean Student Development Dean Student Financial Aid Director Student Life Dean Student Services Dean Student Services Director Student Services Vice President (Student Services VP) Students Dean Summer Sessions Director Testing Director University Administrator University Dean University Department Chair University President University Registrar
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Salary Information

Education Administrators, Postsecondary: $103,960 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Conduct employee training programs. General
Hire personnel. General
Recruit personnel. General
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. General
Prepare operational budgets. General
Serve on institutional or departmental committees. General
Schedule activities or facility use. General
Prepare forms or applications. General
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. General
Direct administrative or support services. General
Recommend organizational process or policy changes. General
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments. General
Teach classes in area of specialization. General
Advise students on academic or career matters. General
Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. General
Prepare tests. General
Prepare operational reports or records. General
Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. General
Represent the organization in external relations. Communication
Communicate with government agencies. Communication
Develop organizational policies or programs. Development
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. Development
Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures. Development
Advise others on career or personal development. Development
Evaluate employee performance. Analysis
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. Analysis
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Analysis
Manage human resources activities. Management
Manage operations, research, or logistics projects. Management
Coordinate special events or programs. Management
Manage outreach activities. Management
Supervise employees. Management
Monitor student performance. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Facebook Web page creation and editing software
    Google Docs Word processing software
    Hypertext markup language HTML Web platform development software
    IBM SPSS Statistics Analytical or scientific software
    Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft SharePoint Document management software
    Microsoft Visio Process mapping and design software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    SAS Analytical or scientific software
    Adobe Dreamweaver Web page creation and editing software
    Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge Customer relationship management CRM software
    CollegeNET Schedule 25 Facilities management software
    Common Curriculum Computer based training software
    Ellucian Colleague Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Ellucian Degree Works Project management software
    Enterprise resource planning ERP system Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Fund accounting software Accounting software
    Google Classroom Project management software
    Google Meet Video conferencing software
    Google Sites Web page creation and editing software
    GroupMe Instant messaging software
    Human resource management software HRMS Human resources software
    Instructure Canvas Computer based training software
    Intrado SchoolMessenger Mobile messaging service software
    Jenzabar EX Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    LinkedIn Web page creation and editing software
    Mentimeter Presentation software
    Microsoft Publisher Desktop publishing software
    Minitab Analytical or scientific software
    Moodle Computer based training software
    Oracle PeopleSoft Financials Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    ParentSquare Desktop communications software
    Pear Deck Presentation software
    Poll Everywhere Presentation software
    Sage 50 Accounting Accounting software
    Schoology Computer based training software
    Screencastify Video creation and editing software
    Social media sites Web page creation and editing software
    StataCorp Stata Analytical or scientific software
    SunGard Higher Education Banner Unified Digital Campus Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    YouTube Video creation and editing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Student information systems SIS software Data base user interface and query software
    Blackboard software Data base user interface and query software
    Database software Data base user interface and query software
    FileMaker Pro Data base user interface and query software
    Google Drive Cloud-based data access and sharing software
    IBM Cognos Impromptu Business intelligence and data analysis software
    Nolij Corporation Nolij Transfer Data base user interface and query software
    SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports Data base reporting software
    Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations Association of School Business Officials International Not Available
      Certified IRB Professional Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Not Available
      Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator Research Administrators Certification Council Not Available
      Certified Professional IACUC Administrator Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Not Available
      Certified Research Administrator Research Administrators Certification Council Not Available
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