Education Administrators

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.94
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.92
Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.89
Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.87
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.87
Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.86
Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.85
Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.83
Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.83
Review and interpret government codes and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.81
Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.79
Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.78

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Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.78
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.72
Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.70
Write articles, manuals, and other publications and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.63
Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.63

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking75
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension75
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning72
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination72
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing72
Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making72
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Learning Strategies72
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources72
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Monitoring72
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Writing72
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving69
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Service Orientation69
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Time Management69
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Negotiation66
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Management of Financial Resources56
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources56
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Persuasion56
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Evaluation56
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Systems Analysis53
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Mathematics44
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Analysis28
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Science22
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Programming16
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Operation and Control13
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Selection3
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Education and Training88
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management87
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources83
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Customer and Personal Service80
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administrative77
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
English Language72
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Psychology64
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Economics and Accounting58
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Public Safety and Security56
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Sales and Marketing55
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Sociology and Anthropology53
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Law and Government50
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Computers and Electronics46
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics44
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Communications and Media43
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Therapy and Counseling37
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Foreign Language31
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Medicine and Dentistry29
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Fine Arts28
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production28
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Philosophy and Theology28
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Biology23
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
History and Archeology23
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Geography22
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Production and Processing20
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Building and Construction19
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mechanical18
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Transportation18
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Engineering and Technology17
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Telecommunications17
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Chemistry16
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Design16
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics10
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Expression78
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Inductive Reasoning72
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity72
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition72
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Information Ordering66
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision66
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Fluency of Ideas63
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

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Originality56
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Far Vision53
The ability to see details at a distance.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Mathematical Reasoning50
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility50
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Memorization47
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Time Sharing47
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Perceptual Speed44
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speed of Closure44
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Auditory Attention31
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Visualization31
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Trunk Strength28
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visual Color Discrimination28
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Arm-Hand Steadiness25
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Extent Flexibility25
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Finger Dexterity25
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Manual Dexterity25
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Multilimb Coordination22
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Static Strength22
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Depth Perception19
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Explosive Strength19
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Wrist-Finger Speed19
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Control Precision6
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates90
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Developing and Building Teams89
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Assisting and Caring for Others88
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coaching and Developing Others87
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships87
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Training and Teaching Others87
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates85
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems85
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others85
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Staffing Organizational Units85
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards84
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Scheduling Work and Activities83
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

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Monitoring and Controlling Resources82
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work82
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others81
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Performing Administrative Activities80
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Getting Information78
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge77
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Thinking Creatively76
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization75
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Developing Objectives and Strategies73
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings70
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public70
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People69
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Documenting/Recording Information67
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Working with Computers65
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others64
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events63
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials63
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Processing Information62
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others59
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing General Physical Activities57
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Analyzing Data or Information56
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information51
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Handling and Moving Objects45
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Selling or Influencing Others38
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment16
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Controlling Machines and Processes13
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment13
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment13
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment9
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability94
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation90
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Integrity81
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Leadership Orientation81
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Empathy80
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Optimism78
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation78
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Self-Control71
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Sincerity71
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Stress Tolerance66
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Achievement Orientation64
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Attention to Detail64
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

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Cautiousness62
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Initiative60
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Adaptability58
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Perseverance58
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Self-Confidence57
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Tolerance for Ambiguity44
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Innovation43
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Intellectual Curiosity40
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Humility36
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social91
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising64
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Conventional59
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative32
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic30
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Realistic3
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day90%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day94%
E-Mail
- Every day87%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day83%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others75%
- Contact with others most of the time21%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important79%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility67%
- High responsibility23%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day76%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility60%
- High responsibility27%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results60%
- Important results21%
- Moderate results13%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important54%
- Very important17%
- Important25%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom35%
- Some freedom48%
- Limited freedom13%

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Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom35%
- Some freedom42%
- Limited freedom17%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)44%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)29%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)13%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)15%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day33%
- Once a week or more but not every day42%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
Conflict Situations
- Every day33%
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours50%
- 40 hours42%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important35%
- Very important29%
- Important21%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Never23%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important23%
- Very important27%
- Important33%
- Fairly important15%
Time Pressure
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never17%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Never23%
Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually19%
- More than half the time25%
- About half the time31%
- Less than half the time25%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time27%
- About half the time33%
- Less than half the time23%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious38%
- Serious17%
- Fairly serious29%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important15%
- Very important27%
- Important27%
- Fairly important17%
- Not important at all15%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually23%
- About half the time19%
- Less than half the time46%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually15%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time23%
- Less than half the time43%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day34%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never36%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually21%
- More than half the time26%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never32%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time17%
- About half the time13%
- Less than half the time42%
- Never13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually13%
- More than half the time21%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time27%
- Never23%
Public Speaking
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week38%
- Once a year or more but not every month44%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive31%
- Slightly competitive23%
- Not at all competitive27%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time15%
- Less than half the time28%
- Never38%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a year or more but not every month38%
- Never31%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day17%
- Never69%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never53%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month50%
- Never38%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never77%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never77%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never73%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated26%
- Not at all automated64%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never85%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never83%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all89%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never94%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time13%
- Never88%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)94%
Exposed to High Places
- Never96%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never98%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never96%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
High school diploma or equivalent

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks, Quicken
Desktop communications software
Bloomz, ParentSquare, Tadpoles
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
ACS Technologies HeadMaster, B&I Computer Consultants Childcare Sage, SofterWare EZ-CARE2, The Gallagher Group DataCare
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Publisher
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Instant messaging software
GroupMe
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Auburn Software Debit Square

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Conduct employee training programs.
Evaluate employee performance.
Recruit personnel.
Advise others on career or personal development.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Supervise employees.
Approve expenditures.
Manage organizational or project budgets.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Determine resource needs.
Estimate labor requirements.
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

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Advise others on business or operational matters.
Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
Evaluate program effectiveness.
Maintain operational records.
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
Communicate with government agencies.
Develop promotional materials.
Present information to the public.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Early Childhood Education Operations Manager

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