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Education & TrainingStable

Education Administrator, Postsecondary

Senior-level

Also known as: Academic Affairs Dean, Academic Affairs Director, Academic Affairs Vice President (Academic Affairs VP), Academic Coordinator

Education & TrainingBachelor's Degree

Job 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.
Postsecondary EducationHigher Education AdministrationStudent AffairsAcademic LeadershipEducationManagementLeadership

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 softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointStudent information systems SIS software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+1.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

14,500

per year (US)

Jobs today

231,800

in 2025 → 235,900 (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
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
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 reshape the role of postsecondary education administrators, automating routine tasks like scheduling, data analysis, and resource management to enhance operational efficiency. This shift will require administrators to develop new skills in overseeing AI tools, data governance, and strategic planning, focusing more on ethical deployment and personalized student support. Ultimately, their careers will evolve towards more strategic, human-centric roles, leveraging AI to improve institutional outcomes and student success.