College Administrator
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Education AdministratorThe many requirements needed to become an educational administrator are discussed at this site, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Information on career preparation, job pay, and sources of further information on related careers is offered, as well as work environment, education, and training required. Links are available to projected employment, and to the latest local earnings data.
National Center for Education StatisticsThis site offers a wealth of information for any teacher or student wanting to become a school administrator. From here, you can connect to comprehensive information on educational systems, with snapshots of information relating to all education. Search with the college navigator; find fast facts about postsecondary education; and access international statistics or a postsecondary tables library.
Princeton Review: College AdministratorThis all-in-one resource offers information on a day in the life of a college administrator, such as the challenges, rewards, and professional responsibilities. Sign in with your personalized information to find education, associated careers, facts and figures regarding salary and employment, and links to information on colleges, internships, and graduate school are available.
Occupational Titles
Education administrators, postsecondary
Admissions Coordinator
Dean
Director of Admissions
Education Director
Director of Education
Director of Advancement Services
Provost
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: College Administrator, College MajorsCreate a user name and password to find a list of several college majors at this site—all of which would be good choices if you want to become a school administrator. Click on your selection to be brought to a list of colleges and universities across the U.S. that offer your selected major. Access these schools’ individual websites for more program information accessible directly from this site.
Salary Levels
PayScale: College AdministratorGet free salary information for a college administrator based on years of experience in the position, as well as related information on salary according to city or state of employment, gender, education, and several other factors that could affect earnings.
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Salaries of College AdministratorsWith a focus on higher education, this table displays median salary figures of administrators by job title, institution, and educational level.
Professional Organizations
American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Administration OfficersCelebrating more than a century of excellence in higher education, this organization offers the “Transcript” department with news on important issues in college administration and leadership. You will also find featured meetings and Premier Services, such as an online job search tool and a variety of publications for professional development.
American Association of School AdministratorsThis professional organization for school leaders offers a career center at a link from the left side of the page. You can also find articles focusing on the needs of children, a newsroom, a publications connection, and links to related state associations.)
National Association of Student Financial Aid AdministratorsGo the encyclopedia page to enter a comprehensive compendium of financial aid information. Learn all about the laws and regulations surrounding federal student loans and other important legislation that college financial aid administrators need to know. You can also access a webinar center that has modules to help identify eligible students for financial aid, streaming video to learn about grants, and slide presentation topics, such as handling transfer students.
National Association of Student Personnel AdministratorsLook at the menu at the left side of the page, which will direct you to online communities and knowledge centers, public policy for the student personnel administrator, programs of the organization, and a career center.
National Education AssociationThe National Education Association includes sub-sites for both teachers and students aspiring to go into the education field. Go to the link for college students and find information on relevant news in the field, book discounts, articles on salary, information on studying to become a teacher, and discounts for student members. A map at the site offers beginning salary information for each state.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Administration Officers: Jobs OnlineThis database is a specialized resource for people seeking employment in admissions, college enrollment, student services, and other positions in college administration. Search current positions in one or more categories and in the state you are interested in working in.
Chronicle CareersThe job search tool here offers a listing of jobs for leaders in higher education across the country. Directors, coordinators, and other administrative positions are listed, and you can sort them by state or institution to get an idea of the opportunities you may eventually seek.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: Career CenterCareer services at this site includes information about the organization’s Placement Exchange event, career month programs, and additional links to websites, activities, and articles about careers in student affairs.
Publications
Chronicle of Higher EducationThis online publication offers today’s news in the field of education, special issue coverage and data, and departments in information technology, government and politics, students, athletics, and other issues of concern to education administration. The site also has a host of blogs, with up-to-the-minute news and views.
NASPA JournalSearch this professional publication from this page to locate information on topics that are relevant to college administrators, such as Facebook profiles, the roles of administrators in ensuring success among diverse groups, voices of student veterans, and other timely and interesting topics to the profession of a college administrator. Members of the organization have access to more than 20 online communities.
U.S. Department of Education: EdPubsGo to the college and university link to find a collection of publications that may be useful for administrators. Click on the “administrators” tab, and you will find overviews of more than 300 publications, organized by title and date. This is a great resource for students or teachers about to enter the administrative field.
Online Forums & Blogs
Chronicle Careers: Links to Academic BlogsDiscussions of academic life, careers, and the job market are contained at the numerous blogs available from this page, sponsored by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: CommunitiesAccess dozens of online communities here, with information on events, newsletters for the topic, and resources for knowledge, health, and research related to higher education issues. You’ll find forums dedicated to women, student leaders, minorities, as well as regional communities and those for people interested in a wide range of issues affecting students on college campuses.
Career Videos
Chronicle Multimedia VideoThe videos at this page of The Chronicle of Higher Education offer coverage of important and current issues to administrators on college campuses. You will also find an assortment of podcasts, audio resources, and photo gallery at this multimedia site.
CollegeGrad.com: Education AdministratorsAt CollegeGrad video, you will find out about the leadership and management roles that administrators play across all levels of education. The skills needed for this job, education and academic experience, and their contribution to the community are introduced.
