When it comes to the job profile as an education administrator then one has to manage the support systems, activities and administrations in schools and colleges so that they can have a course of smooth functioning.

Now, the question is what exactly does an education administrator do? Well, they act as a solid support to the faculty members of an educational institution so that there can be an ensured quality in the service of the organization. Administrators also need to do student recruitment and maintain the public relations role as well. They can also be responsible for the financial administration and human resources management.

What does a typical day at work involve?

• Planning and coordinating educational programs
• Coordinating examination and assessment processes
• Interacting with academic deans, department heads and teachers
• Interacting with the faculty members to provide support and ensure quality in services of the organization
• Handling budgetary/financial dealings of the organization
• Communicating with partner institutions, other institutions, external agencies
• Dealing with queries and complaints procedures
• Purchasing goods and equipment for the organizations

Some international teacher training colleges also offer certificate courses to become a school administrator. There are various job roles that a school administrator has to perform:

Public Relations Coordinator

They are also known as the PR coordinators and they assist the students to work with their parents. They also work with various groups within different educational institutions. They can keep a check on building and maintaining the ties with lecturers, alumni, staff and students.

School Administrator

They oversee the functioning of the departments both extracurricular and the academic ones and they try to set proper goals and objectives for the educational institution. They can also hire and evaluate teachers depending on how they are trained to be a teacher. They also communicate with the parents of the students and manage the campus.

Director of Admissions

Director of Admissions in any educational institution is responsible for deciding who gets admission to a particular institution. The responsibilities include collecting references, administering admissions tests, conducting interviews, and selecting students that best fit the admission criteria.

Chief Academic Officers

They are the people who work in collaboration with other leaders and administrators to maintain academic systems and try to find proper solutions for challenges in the organization. They coordinate internal professional development programs for teachers and academic intervention programs and ensure that all of those programs, employees and departments meet performance outcomes and achieve student goals.

School Superintendents

The superintendent hires, supervises, and manages the central staff and principals and is responsible for implementing the school board’s vision by taking important decisions regarding educational programs, finances, staff, and infrastructural facilities.

But how can one become a school administrator? One can pursue their career in this irrespective of what they have studied in their high school or plus two levels. Students can also pursue any bachelor’s degree course after that but they need to improve their soft skills in language and management. Once the graduation is done one can pursue a certificate or a diploma course in educational management and administration.