2. Definition
An administrator in the field of education
is responsible for managing and
supervising school faculty, education
programs and staff development.
Administrators usually have the same
bottom lines as teachers: student
achievement.
3. Types of administration
Preschools
Elementary and Secondary School
Administration
College and University Administration
4. Preschools
Preschools are often small enough therefore a
single supervisor with some of the faculty
members can manage them.
The administration of the school depends only
on the director, ensuring that the curriculum,
finances and projects are done correctly.
The director also participates in personally
choosing teachers and staff, as well as ensure
that the school follows educational standards.
5. Elementary and Secondary School
Administration
The principal also plays a major part in
supervising projects and other
development to better serve the students.
Elementary school administrations,
through the Parent-Teacher Association,
also meet with parents to make sure that
their children are getting the best
education and services that the school can
offer.
6. A principal heads up most school
administrations in this category. The
principal's main responsibility is to
serve as the school's representative and
supporter in the community.
7. College and University Administration
College and university Administrations are
largely different from elementary and
secondary school administrations; they are
larger and have more specific functions since
they manage a very large school community.
The first major difference is that college and
university administrations are headed by a
president and a governing that handles all
aspects related to school management, like
finances and projects.
8. Different Roles in a College and
University Administration
The head of administration plays a major
part in arranging meetings, developing
budgets and reviewing academic curriculum.
A dean leads each department of the
university or college and manages the
department and works hand in hand with
head of administration to make sure that the
department's goals are in line with the
university's goal.
9. College and university administrations
also have a separate department for
specific functions, like a department for
student affairs and finance.
A dean or administrator head these
departments, and their role is to make
sure that the university implements the
department's policies and regulations.
