Education Administrators, Postsecondary
O*NET Code: 11-9033.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Academic Affairs DeanAcademic Affairs DirectorAcademic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP)Academic CoordinatorAcademic DeanAcademic Vice President (Academic VP)Administration DeanAdmissions CoordinatorAdmissions DeanAdmissions DirectorAdult Basic Education ManagerArts and Sciences DeanBusiness DeanCampus CoordinatorCampus DeanCampus DirectorChancellorCollege AdministratorCollege DeanCollege President
⚡ Skills (21)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Instructing4/100
Time Management4/100
Active Learning4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (59)
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0CollegeNET Schedule 25
Facilities management software
0Common Curriculum
Computer based training software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Ellucian Colleague
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Ellucian Degree Works
Project management software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP system
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0Fund accounting software
Accounting software
0Google Classroom
Project management software
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0Google Meet
Video conferencing software
0Google Sites
Web page creation and editing software
0GroupMe
Instant messaging software
0Human resource management software HRMS
Human resources software
0IBM Cognos Impromptu
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Instructure Canvas
Computer based training software
0Intrado SchoolMessenger
Mobile messaging service software
0Jenzabar EX
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0LinkedIn
Web page creation and editing software
0Mentimeter
Presentation software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Moodle
Computer based training software
0Nolij Corporation Nolij Transfer
Data base user interface and query software
0Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0ParentSquare
Desktop communications software
0Pear Deck
Presentation software
0Poll Everywhere
Presentation software
0SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0Sage 50 Accounting
Accounting software
0Schoology
Computer based training software
0Screencastify
Video creation and editing software
0Social media sites
Web page creation and editing software
0StataCorp Stata
Analytical or scientific software
0Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Student information systems SIS software
Data base user interface and query software
0SunGard Higher Education Banner Unified Digital Campus
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0YouTube
Video creation and editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Social and Community Service Managers
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Social Science Research Assistants
Salary: $50,000
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
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📊 Skills Comparison
Education Administrators, Postsecondary → Chief Executives
Transition Difficulty: Easy (88% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (21)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Management of Financial Resources
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Management of Personnel Resources
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Negotiation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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