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Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary

Senior-level

Also known as: Assessment Coordinator, Athletic Coordinator, Athletic Director, Commission for the Blind Director

Education & TrainingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
K-12 AdministrationEducational LeadershipSchool ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentEducationPublic AdministrationOrganizational ManagementLeadershipManagement

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareStudent information systems SIS software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-0.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

20,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

343,800

in 2025 → 342,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

Master's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly transform the education administrator's role by automating routine tasks such as scheduling, data analysis, and report generation, enhancing efficiency. This shift will allow administrators to focus more on strategic planning, personalized student support, and curriculum development. Their future success will depend on leveraging AI for data-driven decision-making and integrating new technologies responsibly.