O*NET Career Intelligence

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

SOC 11-9033.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Zone 5 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Instructing

4.0

Time Management

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.3

Administration and Management

4.2

Education and Training

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Personnel and Human Resources

3.4

Clerical

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Communications and Media

3.2

Key Tasks

1Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.

2Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.

3Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.

4Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.

5Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.

Also Known As

Academic Affairs Dean Academic Affairs Director Academic Affairs Vice President Academic Coordinator Academic Dean Academic Department Chair Academic Vice President Administration Dean Admissions Coordinator Admissions Counselor