Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
College Education Administrators
Many jobs require a masters or doctoral degree and experience in a related occupation, such as a teacher or admissions counselor. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential because much of an administrators job involves working and collaborating with others. Excellent opportunities are expected since a large proportion of education administrators is expected to retire over the next 10 years.
On average, College Education Administrators earn $ 73,990 per year.
Job Opportunities for Education Careers are
expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Community College Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Administrative Services Managers
Successful operation of an educational institution requires competent administrators. Education administrators provide instructional leadership and manage the day-to-day activities in schools, preschools, day care centers, and colleges and universities. They also direct the educational programs of businesses, correctional institutions, museums, and job training and community service organizations.
Principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, academic deans, and preschool directors usually have held teaching positions before moving into administration. Some teachers move directly into principal positions; others first become assistant principals, or gain experience in other administrative jobs at either the school or district level in positions such as department head, curriculum specialist, or subject matter advisor. In some cases, administrators move up from related staff jobs such as recruiter, school counselor, librarian, residence hall director, or financial aid or admissions counselor.
Education administrators held about 443,000 jobs in 2006. Of these, 56,000 were preschool or child care administrators, 226,000 were elementary or secondary school administrators, and 131,000 were postsecondary administrators. The great majorityover 80 percentworked in public or private educational institutions. Most of the remainder worked in child daycare centers, religious organizations, job training centers, and businesses and other organizations that provided training for their employees.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
National Child Care Association
The Educational Leadership Constituent Council
The National Association of Elementary School Principals
The National Association of Secondary School Principals
