Leadership Strategies of the Head of Madrasah in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Educational Administration at Madrasah

Muhammad Khoirul Anam; Nurma Ifada; Siti Miftah Mustofiyah; Abdussalam; Muhammad Anwar Fuadi; Ahmad Isa Tranjaya

doi:10.61987/jemr.v5i1.1630

Authors

Muhammad Khoirul Anam Institut Agama Islam Ngawi
Nurma Ifada Institut Agama Islam Ngawi
Siti Miftah Mustofiyah Institut Agama Islam Ngawi
Abdussalam Institut Agama Islam Ngawi
Muhammad Anwar Fuadi Institut Agama Islam Ngawi
Ahmad Isa Tranjaya Institut Agama Islam Ngawi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61987/jemr.v5i1.1630

Keywords:

head of madrasah leadership, digital educational administration, madrasah management

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze the role of the head of madrasah in optimizing educational administration, with a particular focus on the transition toward digital administration at MTs Miftahul Jannah Mantingan, Ngawi. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method using a case study approach. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation, involving key informants consisting of the head of madrasah, vice principal for curriculum, administrative staff, and teachers. The findings reveal that the head of madrasah plays a strategic role as an administrator, manager, supervisor, and motivator in driving administrative transformation. The madrasah has initiated digitalization by utilizing Google Spreadsheet and Google Form, as well as specialized applications such as the Madrasah Budget Plan (RK) and Digital Madrasah Report (RDM), particularly in financial administration. This transition has resulted in improved work efficiency and positive responses from students’ parents. However, several challenges persist, including limited internet infrastructure, financial constraints, and inadequate human resources with sufficient digital competencies. The study implies that the optimization of educational administration is highly dependent on visionary leadership of the head of madrasah, particularly in continuous planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising administrative processes, as well as in empowering educational personnel and effectively integrating information technology to establish an orderly, transparent, and accountable administrative system

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