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Postsecondary education administrators

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oversee student services, academics,

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and faculty research at colleges and universities.

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Their job duties vary depending on the

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size of the school, and area of

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the college they manage.

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In admissions offices,

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administrators review college applications,

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conduct interviews with potential students,

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and decide whether to admit them to the school.

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Admissions counselors are typically assigned a

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region of the country and travel there to

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speak to high school counselors and students.

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In registrars’ offices, education administrators

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and their staff register students for classes,

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ensure they meet academic requirements,

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and maintain institutional records.

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Before the school year begins,

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registrars prepare course schedules,

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and as the year winds down,

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they also help plan graduation ceremonies.

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postsecondary education administrators

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may oversee student athletics,

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academic and personal advising,

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residential life, or other areas.

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Student affairs staff may advise student clubs,

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and train student workers,

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including residential advisors.

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Provosts and academic deans

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help develop academic policies,

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hire faculty, and manage budgets.

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Postsecondary education administrators

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work full time, year-round, for both

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private and public colleges and universities.

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Postsecondary education administrators

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typically need at least a master’s degree,

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although smaller colleges or

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community colleges may hire

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candidates with only a bachelor’s.

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Provosts and deans usually need a Ph.D.

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Many positions also require several years of

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experience in a college administration setting.