College administrator
Plans and runs the teaching, student services, and research work at colleges and universities.
Will AI replace college administrator jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Low. More AI overlap than 33 in 100 jobs. AI touches a small part of this work. Most of the job happens with your hands, your body or in person. 6% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Make long-term plans for the school
- Help faculty and staff with teaching, orientation, records, and scheduling events
- Advise students on classes, progress toward graduating, and career choices
What stays human
- Represent the school at events, meetings, and accreditation reviews
- Promote the school at events and partner with industry and high schools
- Take part in faculty and college committees
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +1.8%. Typical pay: $104,590 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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