Administrators at Educational Institutes are crucial to have effective and efficient day-to-day operations of any institute. The role of an education administrator involves the organization, management and coordination of the infrastructure and resources necessary for running an educational institution, irrespective of size, location and type. Education administrators are employed by local education authorities, private schools, further education colleges, universities and other similar organizations. Administrator basic duties like coordinating education-specific activities, such as admissions, course schedules, quality assurance, careers fairs and other on-campus recruitment events.

The actual specific job functions for an education administrator will vary depending on the institution of employment. Making policies and procedures and setting educational aims and standards is the responsibility of an education administrator.


They act as a supervisor for managers and support other faculty, such as librarians, coaches, teachers, and aids. In small organizations, such as a daycare, there may be only one administrator in charge of all these duties.

Work Environment

• Education Administrators are employed by public and private schools, school districts, colleges, and universities to plan and oversee educational policies. Administrators are also hired by private preschools, museums, and libraries to manage curricula and educational programs. Day to day Work is completed in an office environment, with paperwork often being necessary. Educational Administrators are responsible for organizing campus events, where overtime and weekend work is often required for the smooth facilitation of such activities.