Education Administrator
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Education Administrators provide leadership and make sure that schools of all types run smoothly. Some of the tasks performed by school administrators are:
- Setting educational goals and standards
- Supervising and supporting staff members
- Hiring personnel
- Preparing and managing budgets
- Monitoring educational programs
- Training teachers
- Developing school programs
- Managing student services
Principals and assistant principals are the key administrators in schools, and central offices of school districts are headed by school superintendents who are supported by assistant superintendents. Additional school administrators may be responsible for areas such as budget, transportation, buildings, psychological services, testing, and curriculum.
The leader of a college or university is known as a president. The president of an institute of higher learning is assisted by a provost or chief academic officer who makes decisions regarding faculty, budgets, and academic policy. Academic deans, department heads, and chairpersons have jurisdiction over specific academic areas. Additional administrators support students by directing and coordinating:
- Student affairs
- Student records
- Admissions
- Financial aid
- Athletics
- Fundraising
Most education administrators have master's or doctorate degrees. Often they begin their careers in other roles in the field of education.
Salary Range
Based on 2004 data, as an education administrator for an elementary or secondary school you can expect to earn an average of $74,190 per year.
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Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
