Occupation information for Education Administrators, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Direct activities of administrative departments, such as admissions, registration, and career services.
• Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
• Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.
• Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
• Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards.
• Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
• Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so.
• Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.

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• Desktop computers
• High capacity removable media drives
• Liquid crystal display projector
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer based training software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Web page creation and editing software

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