Private School Administrative Director
しりつがっこうじむちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
The private school administrative director oversees general affairs, personnel, finance, and miscellaneous tasks in private schools, supporting school operations as a management position.
Description
The private school administrative director collaborates with the private school corporation's board of directors and school principal, handling a wide range of responsibilities from accounting tasks such as budget preparation, fund management, and financial statement creation to personnel tasks like personnel and labor management, payroll processing, and social insurance procedures, as well as school building and facility maintenance, supply procurement, and general affairs. Additionally, they manage compliance with education-related laws and regulations, negotiations with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and prefectural boards of education, coordination with parents and PTAs, and public relations activities to support smooth school operations. Advanced management skills, coordination abilities, and legal knowledge are required.
Future Outlook
Although the overall number of private schools is declining due to the falling birthrate, the expertise and management abilities of administrative directors continue to be in demand due to the importance of improving school operation efficiency and strengthening compliance. Demand is expected to increase for individuals with skills in ICT implementation and governance enhancement.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Cautious and meticulous / Excellent communication skills / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Corporate Employment / Flexitime / Office Work / Partial Remote Work / School Corporation Employment
Career Path
School Clerk → Chief (Administrative Office) → Deputy Administrative Director → Administrative Director → School Corporation Headquarters Staff → School Corporation Director or Director of General Affairs
Required Skills
Budget Management / Facility Management / Financial Statement Preparation / Legal Compliance Knowledge / Personnel and Labor Management / Stakeholder Coordination
Recommended Skills
Accounting Software / English Communication / Project Management / Risk Management / School Accounting System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Required to accurately analyze and judge budgets and accounting reports. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for accounting processes and legal compliance. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth coordination and reporting with many stakeholders. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High numerical skills are needed for budget preparation and accounting processes. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and coordination for budget preparation and event operations are important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are central, with little need for novel idea generation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Private School Administrative Director
- School Administrative Director
Related Jobs
- Director of General Affairs
- Public School Administrative Director
- School Administrative Staff