JOB REPORT / 11-9033 · 27 TASKS

Education Administrators, Postsecondary.

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Prepare reports on academic or institutional data
Coordinate the production and dissemination of university publications
Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes

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27 of 27 tasks reviewed

We went through all 27 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Education Administrators, Postsecondaries actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare reports on academic or institutional data.
AI DOES
Drafts report sections, summarizes data trends, and formats tables
YOU DO
Decide what the data means for your institution's specific goals
TASK 02
Coordinate the production and dissemination of university publications, such as course catalogs and class schedules.
AI DOES
Drafts and formats catalog content, checks for errors, and helps schedule distribution
YOU DO
Verify policy accuracy and coordinate approvals across departments
TASK 03
Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
AI DOES
Drafts quiz questions, rubrics, and outcome reports from templates or data
YOU DO
Decide what learning actually means for your students and context
TASK 04
Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
AI DOES
Surfaces degree audits, course options, and career pathways from student data
YOU DO
Listen to the whole student and build trust that guides real decisions
TASK 05
Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
AI DOES
Generates budget templates, spots data errors, and drafts financial summaries
YOU DO
Set priorities, approve decisions, and own accountability for institutional funds
TASK 06
Determine course schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment.
AI DOES
Generates conflict-free draft schedules and flags room underuse
YOU DO
Weigh faculty needs, department politics, and real-world exceptions
TASK 07
Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
AI DOES
Analyzes data trends, drafts policy language, and flags gaps in existing procedures
YOU DO
Apply judgment about campus culture, ethics, and stakeholder impact before approving changes
TASK 08
Write grants to procure external funding, and supervise grant-funded projects.
AI DOES
Drafts grant narratives, formats budgets, summarizes data, and checks compliance language
YOU DO
Build funder relationships, set strategic priorities, and steer funded projects through real-world problems
TASK 09
Plan and promote sporting events and social, cultural, and recreational activities.
AI DOES
Drafts promotional materials, suggests event ideas, and builds schedule templates
YOU DO
Build partnerships, read your campus culture, and make judgment calls on the fly
TASK 10
Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
AI DOES
Drafts plan outlines, pulls benchmark data, and summarizes peer institution strategies
YOU DO
Weigh competing priorities and build buy-in across faculty, staff, and boards
TASK 11
Review registration statistics, and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies.
AI DOES
Summarizes registration trends, flags patterns, and drafts policy options from data
YOU DO
Lead faculty conversations and weigh competing interests when setting final policy
TASK 12
Direct scholarship, fellowship, and loan programs, performing activities such as selecting recipients and distributing aid.
AI DOES
Screens applications, flags eligibility issues, and drafts award summaries
YOU DO
Weigh the full story behind each applicant and make the final call
TASK 13
Direct and participate in institutional fundraising activities, and encourage alumni participation in such activities.
AI DOES
Drafts donor emails, researches alumni giving history, and suggests outreach strategies
YOU DO
Build real relationships and make the personal ask that moves people to give
TASK 14
Confer with other academic staff to explain and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies.
AI DOES
Drafts policy documents, summarizes credit transfer rules, and compares admission standards across schools
YOU DO
Lead the real conversation and build agreement among people with different viewpoints
TASK 15
Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards.
AI DOES
Summarizes current regulations, flags compliance gaps, and drafts correspondence to agencies
YOU DO
Lead real conversations with regulators and make binding institutional commitments
TASK 16
Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so.
AI DOES
Screens applications, flags patterns, and summarizes candidate profiles quickly
YOU DO
Apply institutional values and make fair, context-aware final calls
TASK 17
Direct activities of administrative departments, such as admissions, registration, and career services.
AI DOES
Generates reports, summarizes data, drafts communications, and flags enrollment trends
YOU DO
Lead the people, set priorities, and make calls that affect students' lives
TASK 18
Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
AI DOES
Screens resumes, summarizes candidate profiles, drafts evaluation rubrics, and flags performance patterns in data
YOU DO
Meet candidates in person, weigh cultural fit, and make final calls on appointments and reviews
TASK 19
Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
AI DOES
Drafts job postings, screens resumes, and suggests interview questions or training plans
YOU DO
Make the final call on who joins, grows, or leaves your team
TASK 20
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts performance summaries, organizes staff data, and suggests coordination workflows
YOU DO
Build trust with staff, make final evaluation calls, and navigate sensitive personnel situations
TASK 21
Promote the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings, and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach emails, talking points, partnership proposals, and event prep materials
YOU DO
Show up, build trust, and close deals with real people in the room
TASK 22
Review student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counsel students regarding such reports.
AI DOES
Summarizes case details, flags relevant policies, and drafts initial documentation
YOU DO
Listen to the student, weigh context, and make fair decisions that affect real lives
TASK 23
Teach courses within their department.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, generates practice problems, and answers routine student questions
YOU DO
Read the room and adapt teaching to what students actually need in the moment
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans and suggests content updates
YOU DO
Shape learning goals and student needs
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25
Represent institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes.
AI DOES
Drafts speeches, summaries, and accreditation prep materials
YOU DO
Show up, build trust, and speak for the institution in person
TASK 26
Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
AI DOES
Drafts agendas, summarizes meeting notes, and prepares background research for committee topics
YOU DO
Show up, build relationships, and make judgment calls with colleagues in real time
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, schedules meetings, and tracks requests
YOU DO
Build relationships and solve unique problems
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Education Administrators, Postsecondary
SOC code: 11-9033
Tasks reviewed: 27 of 27

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $104,590 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $118,440 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 180,470
Employed in Colorado: 1,770
Job outlook: +1.7% by 2034 · ~15,100 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

Prepare reports on academic or institutional data.

Coordinate the production and dissemination of university publications, such as course catalogs and class schedules.

Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.

Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.

Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.

Determine course schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment.

Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.

Write grants to procure external funding, and supervise grant-funded projects.

Plan and promote sporting events and social, cultural, and recreational activities.

Formulate strategic plans for the institution.

Review registration statistics, and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies.

Direct scholarship, fellowship, and loan programs, performing activities such as selecting recipients and distributing aid.

Direct and participate in institutional fundraising activities, and encourage alumni participation in such activities.

Confer with other academic staff to explain and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies.

Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards.

Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so.

Direct activities of administrative departments, such as admissions, registration, and career services.

Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.

Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.

Promote the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings, and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.

Review student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counsel students regarding such reports.

Teach courses within their department.

Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.

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.

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