how can a get into a career in education administration?

Answer 1

If you mean higher education administration (secondary is very different) then you need to get into an entry-level post-secondary administration job.

These include administrative positions in admissions, registrar, financial aid, student services, and the like. From there you advance into the higher level positions.

All of these positions will require a bachelor's degree to get into but advancement will require both a master's and experience. Some very high positions will require an earned doctorate.

The Chronicle of Higher Education http://chronicle.com/jobs/ is the source of the most up-to-date information about openings and what the specific requirements are.

Georgia Southern has an opening for Asst Dir. - Multicultural Center that reads for a "Minimum Requirements:Master's Degree in related field; one or more years of related experience; proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Publisher; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment."

University of Baltimore has an opening for Asst Dir. of FInancial Aid that wants "Requires a bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in administering scholarship programs. A working knowledge of Title IV regulations and programs is required. Must have excellent communication and organization skills. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of integrated financial aid systems, are required. PeopleSoft experience and program management experience are strongly preferred."

Dennison wants a Registrar with "A B.A. is required; a master's degree is strongly preferred. Candidates must have significant leadership experience in an academic institution. The candidate must be enthusiastic about working with students and faculty in a small liberal arts setting. Strong skills in communication and collaboration are essential. The candidate should also possess a demonstrated ability to implement new information management technologies and successful practices in academic recordkeeping."

What you have to do first then is find yourself an entry-level position in one of these academic offices and advance into these professional positions. Expect not to find many of the entry-level jobs on the Chronicle site, you'll have to scan the HR pages of your local colleges.

A local college near me has an opening right now for a Financial Aid Counselor that requires "A bachelor's degree is required. Experience in customer service or counseling preferred. " and also for an Admissions Counselor that requires "Bachelor's degree required with experience in admissions, student affairs, or student services in higher education preferred. Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literacy, attention to detail, and enthusiasm and be a team player. Must be willing to travel alone extensively and work flexible hours; some nights and weekends required. Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted and must have valid driver's license. Preference will be given to [this school's] graduates."

These are the sort of entry-level administration you'll need to find.

Answer 2

I've done a lot of job hunting, and that includes scouring school websites. A lot of the administration jobs require teaching experience. My guess would be to go into teaching (and maybe have a minor in business administration.) You could talk to a guidance counselor about this and find out for sure.

Another suggestion would be to see if you can get an interview with someone in that current position kind of what you are looking to do (call a local office to find out who holds what positions or look online to talk to or email someone about how to get in touch with them) to ask them questions about how they got to where they are today, what would be the recommended course route/major to take in school to get where they are, and things like that.

Answer 3

Adding to what CoachT said--they will usually consider a variety of masters degrees for these jobs, but the preferred one (and the one that prepares you the best for most jobs in student affairs) will be called something like Student Development or College Student Personnel. There is a directory of this type of program at http://www.myacpa.org/c12/directory.htm

Answer 4

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