I identify with being a Community Educator, working in concert with multiple stakeholders to provide educational programs and experiences that are transformative for families, individual, and communities. I managed program development of this start-up job training and education organization, helping create a "whole-learner" orientation, balancing culinary arts content with personal development (soft skills), and tapping into the strengths of each individual within this learning community.
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 select recipients of scholarships.
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
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I thrive in places where I can practice meshing lifelong learning, program development, project management, and community engagement. Focus on gaining skills and learning things that are interesting to you and then figure out how to utilize those wherever you end up.
Communication skills are a must!
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.
Follow your gut and don't be afraid to explore. If something looks really interesting to you, take the initiative to learn more about it. Bring a friend if you need more support! If you want to go into a similar field as mine, there are multiple paths you can take. I would say a liberal arts degree—which is what I have—is great since it is so versatile and teaches you to critically think and analyze.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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