Half my time is external with donors, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders. The other half of my time is spent internally on culture, strategy, management, and people.
CAREER
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$97,500
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.7% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Master's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Education Administrators, Postsecondary Do
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.
Other Job Titles Education Administrators, Postsecondary May Have
Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP), Academic Dean, Admissions Director, College President, Dean, Financial Aid Director, Institutional Research Director, Provost, Registrar, Students Dean
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I have a lot of meetings to help determine the course of what leadership looks like on a college campus to college students. I teach a class on outdoor leadership because that is one of my passions. I have a few student meetings where I mentor students both academically and personally. I have at least one meeting for one of the student organizations that I advise, and then I try to develop one of the many programs that may be happening within the month, such as traveling to Dubai or Uganda.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (44%)
Bachelor's degree
25%
Master's degree
44%
Doctoral or professional degree
14%
Other*
17%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Psychology, General
Graduate
Political Science and Government, General
Doctorate
Political Science and Government, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
An understanding of fundraising, knowledge of young adult development, cultural competency, and leadership are all important skills in this career.
A strong commitment to active learning, strong advising experience, and patience.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Know that you can do anything you set your mind to no matter what!
Work on your collaborative conversation skills as well as your ability to read and write. Become a wide reader. Learn various and diverse subjects. Travel.
Start preparing for medical school now if that's what you want to do. Study and work really hard.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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