Education Administration Vocabulary

verb to allocate or distribute (a portion of something) to someone or something

• The committee will allot a specific amount of funding to each project.
• I'll allot some time this weekend to work on my presentation.
• I'll allot some cash for the concert tickets.
• She always seems to allot more energy to her work than to her personal life.

noun the group of trained personnel capable of forming the core of a larger organization

• The company's senior management cadre is responsible for making strategic decisions.
• The cadre of experienced employees is hosting a training session next week.
• I heard the cadre of cool kids is throwing a party this weekend.
• The cadre of loyal supporters stood by the politician through thick and thin.

noun main office - the primary location or headquarters of a company or organization

• The main office is located in the city center, easily accessible by public transportation.
• You can find the main office on the third floor of the building.
• I'll meet you at the main office for a quick chat.
• In this organization, the main office represents the heart of all operations.

noun the space above one's head or the ceiling of a room

adjective located above or on top of something

• The overhead costs of running a business can be quite high.
• Don't forget to watch out for the overhead when budgeting for the project.
• I'm always trying to cut down on my overhead to save money.
• The dark clouds loomed overhead, signaling an incoming storm.

verb to activate or make active again

• In order to reactivate your account, please contact our customer support team.
• If you want to start using your account again, just reactivate it through the settings.
• I totally forgot about my gym membership, I need to reactivate it ASAP.
• After a long hiatus, she finally found the inspiration to reactivate her passion for painting.

noun a formal written request for something needed or wanted

verb to formally request or demand something

• The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
• I filled out a requisition form for more printer ink.
• I put in a req for some extra snacks in the break room.
• His constant requisition for attention was starting to annoy his coworkers.

noun the process of overseeing and managing a project or activity

• Under the close supervision of the project manager, the team was able to complete the task ahead of schedule.
• My mom keeps a close eye on me when I'm cooking, it's like constant supervision in the kitchen.
• I can't believe my boss is always breathing down my neck, it's like I'm under constant supervision at work.
• The artist felt like her creativity was stifled under the strict supervision of the art director.

noun the act or process of keeping track of time

adjective related to the measurement or recording of time

• Accurate timekeeping is essential for scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Make sure you're on top of your timekeeping so you don't miss any deadlines.
• I need to up my timekeeping game if I want to be more productive.
• In the grand scheme of things, good timekeeping can make or break a project.

noun a person who works at a desk, typically in an office setting

• The desk jockey diligently worked on compiling the financial report for the board meeting.
• I never thought I'd become a desk jockey, but here I am staring at spreadsheets all day.
• My friend is such a desk jockey, he never leaves his cubicle except for lunch.
• In the world of professional sports, the coach referred to the team's analytics expert as the desk jockey who helped them strategize.

noun a person employed to assist with administrative work such as scheduling appointments, organizing files, and managing correspondence

• The administrative assistant is responsible for managing the office's day-to-day operations.
• The administrative assistant helps keep things running smoothly in the office.
• The admin assistant is the real MVP around here.
• The administrative assistant is the backbone of the office, holding everything together.