Education Administrators, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 11-9033 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $88,754 | $163,842 | $238,930 | $314,018 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $67,288 | $135,574 | $203,861 | $272,147 |
| Merced, CA | $97,053 | $142,002 | $186,930 | $231,878 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $82,181 | $131,914 | $181,646 | $231,379 |
| Binghamton, NY | $98,966 | $142,501 | $186,035 | $229,570 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $90,584 | $132,413 | $174,262 | $216,091 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $81,702 | $123,552 | $165,402 | $207,251 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $92,144 | $130,000 | $167,835 | $205,691 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $106,496 | $138,195 | $169,894 | $201,594 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $90,875 | $127,691 | $164,507 | $201,323 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | 23 | $95,302 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 19 | $133,836 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC | 18 | $77,937 |
| TUFTS UNIVERSITY | 11 | $169,655 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 10 | $125,183 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 10 | $72,635 |
| Arizona State University | 10 | $105,394 |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | 10 | $92,730 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 9 | $138,334 |
| University of Utah | 9 | $92,409 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28 | $106,708 |
| 2021 | 25 | $127,732 |
| 2022 | 55 | $112,577 |
| 2023 | 104 | $101,312 |
| 2024 | 196 | $113,348 |
| 2025 | 239 | $112,266 |
| 2026 | 48 | $9,126,175 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Time Management | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| Education and Training | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Communications and Media | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 47.9% |
| Post-first professional | 37.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.6% |
| Other | 7.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
- Represent institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes.
- Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
- Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events.
- Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
Technology Skills
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