Educational Administration Vocabulary

noun a job or role that has been assigned to someone

verb to assign a job or role to someone

• The board of directors will appoint a new CEO next month.
• I heard they're going to appoint Sarah as the new team leader.
• They decided to appoint John as the captain of the soccer team.
• She appointed herself as the queen of the office, always taking charge.

noun A person who manages the financial matters of a college or university, such as collecting fees and paying salaries.

• The bursar is responsible for managing the university's finances.
• I need to go see the bursar to sort out my tuition payment.
• The bursar is the one who handles all the money stuff around here.
• In the world of finance, the bursar is like the gatekeeper to financial stability.

noun a territorial division of a diocese, especially one headed by a dean

• The deanery is responsible for overseeing the academic programs within the university.
• I heard the deanery is planning some changes to the curriculum next semester.
• The deanery is like the boss of all the professors and students.
• In the deanery of life, education plays a crucial role in shaping our future.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'filed' in this case

• The lawsuit was filed in the district court last week.
• She filed a complaint with the HR department about her coworker.
• I heard they filed for divorce after only a year of marriage.
• He filed away the memory of their argument in the back of his mind.

noun a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment

• The matron of the hospital oversaw the nursing staff and ensured all patients were well cared for.
• The matron at the school always had a kind word and a smile for the students.
• The matron at the shelter was known for being tough but fair with the residents.
• She was considered the matron of the family, always looking out for everyone and keeping them in line.

noun a decision made by someone in authority that rejects or disallows something

verb to reject or disallow by exercising one's authority

• The judge has the authority to overrule objections during the trial.
• I hope the teacher will overrule the homework assignment for tonight.
• I can't believe my mom overruled my plans to go out with friends.
• Sometimes our emotions can overrule our logical thinking.

noun a formal or official list or record

verb to enter or record in an official list or record

• Please remember to register for the conference before the deadline.
• Hey, don't forget to sign up for the workshop!
• Make sure you get on the list for the party, it's gonna be lit!
• His passion for music was evident from the moment he could register his first piano notes.

noun the maintenance of a set of records or documents

• Accurate recordkeeping is essential for regulatory compliance in the financial industry.
• Make sure you keep good recordkeeping of all your expenses for tax purposes.
• I always forget about recordkeeping until tax season rolls around.
• In life, good recordkeeping can help you keep track of your progress and achievements.

adjective relating to or involved in administration

• The administerial duties of the office require attention to detail and adherence to protocol.
• She handles all the administerial tasks at the company, like scheduling meetings and organizing paperwork.
• I can't stand all the administerial work that comes with this job, it's so boring.
• In a way, the manager's role is like an administerial position, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

adjective able to be administered or managed

• The new software system is highly administrable, allowing for easy management of user accounts.
• This new app is so easy to use, it's like it's administrable by anyone!
• I love how this program is so admin-friendly, it's like a dream to work with.
• Her leadership style is administrable, she knows how to efficiently delegate tasks and manage a team.