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Administration & Administrative Support in Virginia

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Virginia's Administration & Administrative Support pathway prepares students for careers in school administration, educational operations, and support roles within educational institutions—developing expertise in education management and institutional operations.

Students study education administration principles, school finance, student services, facilities management, education law, and leadership in educational settings. They learn about educational policy, institutional operations, and the administrative structures supporting Virginia's schools.

Graduates work as administrative assistants in schools, education coordinators, school business professionals, or administrative specialists in higher education. Virginia's education system offers significant administrative opportunities. Advanced students pursue education administration and master's programs.

Administration & Administrative Support at a Glance

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Courses

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Credentials

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Career Paths

State Standards & Framework

Virginia's education administration standards address school operations, education law, finance principles, and educational leadership. Standards align with Virginia Department of Education requirements and school administrative practices.

Students demonstrate competency through education case studies, administrative projects, and education policy analysis. The state partners with education leaders and school administrators.

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Typical Course Sequence

Course
Education and Administration Fundamentals
School Finance and Operations
Student Services and Support
Education Leadership and Policy

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

Career Opportunities

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.

School Administrative Assistant

Entry Level
$28,000in Virginia
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Education Coordinator

Entry Level
$38,800in Virginia
National: $39,610-2%

Salary range: $38,800 - $60,760

-3.4% growth50,700 openings/yr
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School Business Manager

Experienced
$121,530in Virginia
National: $102,950+18%

Salary range: $77,790 - $174,120

+0.4% growth4,100 openings/yr
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Education Administrator

Experienced
$102,860in Virginia
National: $104,070-1%

Salary range: $85,110 - $130,690

+2.9% growth800 openings/yr
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Students work in school administrative offices, district central offices, and higher education administrative departments throughout Virginia.

Career & Technical Student Organization

Students in this pathway can participate in Phi Delta Kappa, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.

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Education and Training

Virginia's Education and Training pathway prepares students for careers in teaching, early childhood education, instructional support, and educational services. This comprehensive program focuses on child development, educational psychology, instructional methods, and classroom management while providing hands-on experience working with children. With Virginia facing teacher shortages and strong demand for early childhood professionals, particularly in Northern Virginia and growing districts, this pathway addresses critical workforce needs while inspiring future educators. The pathway emphasizes both theoretical foundations of education and practical teaching skills. Students study human growth and development, learning theories, instructional strategies, classroom management, special education awareness, and educational technology. Hands-on experiences include classroom observations, tutoring, practicum placements in elementary schools and early childhood centers, and leadership of instructional activities with children. The curriculum develops professional skills including communication, cultural competency, and ethical decision-making essential for education careers. Virginia's Education pathway creates opportunities for students to earn early childhood credentials enabling immediate employment in childcare and preschool settings while pursuing teaching degrees. Strong partnerships with Virginia school districts, early childhood centers, and education organizations provide authentic learning experiences and pathways into the teaching profession. Graduates are prepared for employment in early childhood education, continuation to teacher preparation programs at Virginia universities, or paraprofessional positions in schools.

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