Education Administrators

Individuals who provide instructional leadership as well as manage the day-to-day activities in schools, preschools, child care centers, colleges and universities. They may also direct the educational programs of businesses, correctional institutions, museums, and job training and community service organizations. Education administrators set educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures to carry them out. They also supervise managers, support staff, teachers, counselors, school librarians, coaches and others. They develop academic programs; monitor students' educational progress; train and motivate teachers and other staff; manage guidance and other student services; administer recordkeeping; prepare budgets; handle relations with parents, prospective and current students, employers and the community; and perform many other duties.