Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Code: 11-9033.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP)
Academic Dean
Admissions Director
College President
Dean
Financial Aid Director
Institutional Research Director
Provost
Registrar
Students Dean
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Microsoft Access
Web page creation and editing software
Facebook
Google Sites
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
teaching people how to do something
understanding people's reactions
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Initiative
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Empathy
Social Orientation
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Salaries for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary include: Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP software, Blackboard software, Microsoft Access, Facebook, Google Sites. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Education Administrators, Postsecondary professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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