Careers in Education Administration

(Principal, Superintendent)

1. Writing a curriculum vitae and cover letter
   • Meet with a career counselor to develop a vitae/cover letter to match the position description. 
   • E-mail draft copies of your job search materials to edresumes@niu.edu for a review and feedback. 
2. Writing a statement of teaching philosophy 
   • Learn about expectations for philosophy statements. 
3. Completing a credential file 
   • Credential Instructions  
   • Credential Forms: 
   •  E-mail credentials@niu.edu or call 815-753-8341 for assistance. 
4. Practice interviews/interviewing 
   • Consult with a career counselor to discuss typical higher education interview preparation, formats, and questions. Conduct research on components of an interview. 
   • Schedule a practice interview with a Career Services Counselor. 
5. Researching employment possibilities 
   • Go to the Major Weblinks section on Colleges, Universities, and Grad School Information to locate useful Web sites. 
   • Visit the Web sites of the individual institutions to which you are applying; read all information carefully to become as familiar as possible with the institution. 
6. Making an employment decision 
   • Research academic salaries. Become informed about tenure and labor relations.
   • Compare costs of living before relocating.