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Occupational Report for Postsecondary School Administrators (11-9033) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Employment Outlook for Postsecondary School Administrators
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Postsecondary School Administrators There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Recruitment Officer, Full Time 11/17/09 Roseburg $29,422/yr
Registrar 11/2/09 Astoria $51,147/yr
0004890 - School Head 10/30/09 Corvallis DOE, Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for Postsecondary School Administrators No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Postsecondary School Administrators
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $19.57 $25.70 $36.42 $50.02 $68.10 $40.87 $85,019
Multnomah / Washington 16.16 23.30 34.25 47.77 67.99 39.34 81,835
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 23.36 29.36 38.20 49.22 67.00 42.17 87,711
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 26.81 35.03 47.39 62.92 76.65 49.58 103,126
Lane 23.26 31.10 42.65 53.04 69.03 44.23 91,991
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Postsecondary School Administrators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,608 1,868 260 16.2% 26 43 69
Multnomah / Washington 639 720 81 12.7% 8 17 25
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 265 288 23 8.7% 2 7 9
Lane 229 265 36 15.7% 4 6 10
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 177 208 31 17.5% 3 5 8
Jackson / Josephine 46 50 4 8.7% 0 1 2
Clackamas 34 33 -1 -2.9% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 30 35 5 16.7% 1 1 1
Coos / Curry 23 25 2 8.7% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 20 20 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 20 21 1 5.0% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 19 23 4 21.1% 0 1 1
Douglas 16 15 -1 -6.2% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13 15 2 15.4% 0 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Postsecondary School Administrators
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,608
Total, All Industries Private 688
Educational Services Private 667
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 577
Technical and Trade Schools Private 67
Total, All Industries State 561
Educational Services State 561
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 561
Total, All Industries Local 359
Educational Services Local 359
Educational Requirements for Postsecondary School Administrators Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a doctorate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Postsecondary School Administrators
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Analyze And Manage Daily Operations
  • Analyze And Solve Problems In Educational Setting
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Emergency Management Principles
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Assist In Site-Based School Management
  • Build Relationships With Community
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Staff Meeting
  • Coordinate Educational Program
  • Coordinate Employee Continuing Education Programs
  • Develop Budgets
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Evaluate Educational Outcomes
  • Evaluate Information From Employment Interviews
  • Facilitate Meetings
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Maintain Group Discipline
  • Maintain Safe Environment For Students
  • Make Presentations
  • Manage Educational Institutions
  • Manage Personnel And Human Resources
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Plan Meetings Or Conferences
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Orientation To New Employees
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Negotiation Techniques As Management Tool
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Postsecondary School Administrators The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Postsecondary School Administrators These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Rogue Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Postsecondary School Administrators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Elementary And Secondary School Administrators 76%
Education Administrators, All Other 71%
Preschool And Child Care Administrators 65%
Social And Community Service Managers 34%
Human Resources Managers 27%
Instructional Coordinators 27%
Gaming Managers 25%
Medical And Health Services Managers 25%
Lodging Managers 23%
Supervisors And Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers 22%