What is Higher Education Administrator

This chapter is a literature review and synthesis of historical and contemporary research examining the achievements and critical barriers to career progression for Black woman administrators in higher education. The chapter will review the theoretical lenses and historical advancement of Black women in higher education leadership, identify career barriers, and consider the supports Black women leaders use to remain in higher education administration. This chapter will contribute to understanding the trajectory of Black women leaders in higher education by bringing awareness to the barriers and identifying the supports that could inform strategies to improve the retention of Black women leaders.