29 College Administration Career Resources

29 College Administration Career Resources

Nearly everyone has heard the old adage, “high school is the best four years of your life.” But perhaps, for you, those “best” four years were the time you spent at your college or university, and now, you want to recreate the joy you felt strolling the ivy-covered campus or walking underneath the arches in a school’s center quad.

Instead of enrolling in graduate school or earning another bachelor’s degree, you’ve decided you wanted to work at a college. People who work in college administration fill a variety of roles separate from faculty positions.

This guide will help you discover the areas where you might fit, so that you can work to help today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders, educators, scientists and more. Our resource guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting a job in the field of college administration.

Table of Contents

  1. General Resources and Job Search Strategies
  2. Employment Opportunities and Job Boards
  3. Social Media Groups and Forums
  4. Events
  5. Podcasts

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General Resources and Job Search Strategies

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VelvetJobs Expert Tip

Decide what you want your specialty to be before you apply for employment.

As administrators become more specialized, such as beginning in basic financial aid and then working specifically with adult students at a business school, one may want to have a business background in addition to their administrative degree.

It's worth noting that as a prospective job candidate improves their specialty area or areas, their salary can increase.

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Employment Opportunities and Job Boards

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Social Media Groups and Forums

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Many universities and individual university departments have their own Facebook pages, but social media can also be a place for those working in college administration to connect with one another. Here are a couple of examples of where you can do just that.

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Events

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Podcasts

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