Qualities of a Good Educational Administrator
An Educational Administrator plays a very imperative role in providing directions and carrying out various activities of the institution. He/She acts as a link between the management and the candidates of the institution as well as the teachers and the management. Education administrators act as a support to the faculty members and ensure quality in the service of the organization. Administrators may also have student recruitment, marketing, or public relations roles.
A good Educational Administrator should possess three major qualities:
Academic Qualities –It means that an educational administrator should possess enough educational and academic background to carry out the activities in an organisation. He/She should be an enthusiastic learner, who is ready to grasp knowledge whenever he/she gets the opportunity and avoid being hesitant. He/She should be always up to date to bring out any alterations if needed.
General Qualities – A good Educational Administrator should be a problem solver and a witty-minded individual. He/She should be industrious enough to carry out the activities and to solve any problem with great ease and efficiency. An educational administrator should play the role of an effective leader to lead and guide his institution adequately. Besides an administrator should also be a good persuader, facilitator, battler and planner.
Professional Qualities – An educational Administrator should always keep a professional attitude while he/she is indulged in the work process by keeping all the family or personal issues aside and focusing on the target. He/She should be future-oriented and capable of maintaining coordination with the team of his organisation. Attaining the meetings on time is also considered the symbol of a good administrator
