Education Administrator
What does an Education Administrator do?
Education Administrators direct and coordinate the activities of elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and educational systems. They formulate and administer policies designed to promote satisfactory business and academic operations for staff members and students. They recruit and hire personnel, negotiate with employee and student organizations, prepare and present budgets and new programs to their boards, and develop guidelines for evaluating teaching staff and non-teaching staff. They may work as Presidents of either private or public colleges and universities or as Principals or Vice Principals, and deans of primary or secondary schools. They may also work as Superintendents of school systems who work closely with school boards to formulate plans and policies for the educational program. Tasks include: This information lists tasks that may or may not be a regular part of the job.
Specialties: Assistant Principals, College Student Personnel Workers, Education Supervisors, Financial Aid Counselors, Financial Aid Officers, Preschool Directors.
Salary and Employment Outlook:
Typical Employers:
The Public School Superintendent and Assistants are in charge of many schools at all educational levels from preschool and up. Each school has a Principal who may have one or more assistants. Private schools may involve only one location and the Administrator may be an owner/educator. The rural Public School Administrator may be a Teacher as well as Administrator. Colleges and universities may be private or part of the community or state system of education and have one or more campuses. Administrators in the educational field are also found in vocational schools and in correctional institutions.
An Administrative Services Credential is required to be an Education Administrator. Many colleges and universities have professional preparation programs. Employers look for candidates with outside the classroom experience with special programs, such as school improvement or for the gifted. You can also get training and experience.
Related Programs: Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Education-Secondary, Teacher Education-Elementary
DVC Certificate Program in Early Childhood Education:
Web Resources:
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Career Center Home Page | Career Info Sheets
Diablo Valley College Career/Technical Education Homepage