Occupation
School administrator
Runs the administrative side of a school or district office: enrolment and student records, staffing paperwork, budgets, facilities contracts, and compliance returns. Works closely with the principal and is often the first point of contact for families, suppliers, and outside agencies.
Also known as: School business manager · School operations manager · School administrative officer
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Maintain enrolment, attendance, and student records systems
- Process staff contracts, absences, and payroll paperwork
- Prepare budget reports and track spending against allocations
- Coordinate timetables, room bookings, and the school calendar
- Handle enquiries from families, suppliers, and the education authority
- Compile statutory and district reporting returns
How people commonly enter
- College diploma in business or office administration
- Progression from a school office or clerical role with employer training
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration for larger school and district roles
- Optional professional certification in school business management
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Desk based · Team based · Public facing · Predictable routine · High responsibility
Related interests
Conventional (organizing) · Enterprising (leading)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
- Data checking and clerical accuracy
- In-tray and e-tray exercises
- Planning and scheduling exercises
- Numerical reasoning
- Error detection
Practice suites
Related learning
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Education, Training, and Library Occupations · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning (Employment and Social Development Canada) · Canada
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