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By Amelia Gray
Learning & Life Columnist

From preschool to the university level, education administrators are a vital part of the educational system. Teachers would be swamped with work without administrators, who often act as advocates as well as organizers. Career training is necessary for administrative positions, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most school districts require administrators to hold at least a master's degree.

Many education administration workers begin as teachers, holding a bachelor's degree and teacher licensure. From there, educational administration training is generally achieved at the master's or doctorate level. Thanks to continuing advances in technology, you can earn these advanced degrees entirely online, without disrupting your life or current career obligations.

Online Degrees in Education Administration: A Sampling

• Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
• MA in Education/Administration and Supervision
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

A Day in the Life of an Educational Administrator

Because education administrators are trusted to oversee every aspect of an educational institution, the day-to-day duties can be vastly different. Variety in the workday can be overwhelming, but it's one way to keep a career interesting, and highly organized and motivated education administrators appreciate the challenge.

Typical duties in one day might include:

Meeting with a parent group about an upcoming policy change

Researching and preparing a new meal plan and budget

Approving construction plans for a new annex

Financial Security

While no degree can guarantee a particular salary or career, hiring managers generally prefer applicants in this field to have advanced degrees. Salaries vary widely based on career focus, education, and work experience.
That said, administrative positions tend to pay much better than teaching jobs. Here are a few average salaries for education administrators, according to the BLS:

• High school principal: $82,225
• Elementary school principal: $74,060
• Registrar: $61,950
• Director, student activities: $45,636

For organized educators with a passion for the education industry, working as an academic administrator can offer financial stability and career growth.

Sources

• BLS Education administration

About the Author
Amelia Gray is a teacher and freelance writer in San Marcos, TX. Amelia earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Arizona State University.

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