Abstract
The study aimed to assess the resource management strategies and technological competencies of college administrators in Rizal Province as a basis for framework development. The study utilized a descriptive correlational research design. The study used thirty (30) college administrator-respondents and two hundred (200) instructor respondents using purposive sampling techniques. A total of two hundred thirty (230) respondents. Further, the consolidated results from quantitative studies served as a guide in the development of a framework for college administrators to enhance their resource management strategies and technological competencies. The findings revealed that college administrators are highly visible in resource management strategies that include financial resource optimization, diversity and sustainability of funding sources, use of technology and innovation, physical and material resource utilization, stakeholder engagement, and resource partnerships. Instructors and administrators also hold widely divergent perspectives on the evaluation of resource management strategies implemented by college administrators. Moreso, college administrators are highly competent in using administrative software and digital tools, leveraging technology for decision-making, understanding cybersecurity and data privacy protocols, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and training faculty in technology. Further, administrators rate administrative software and digital tools differently than instructors, as well as the ability to use technology for decision-making, knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy protocols, the ability to support digital transformation initiatives, and the capacity to train faculty in technology. Moreover, college administrators' resource management strategies are significantly correlated with their technological competencies. As an outcome of the findings and the conclusions, the following recommendations were enumerated: College administrators may Regularly organize workshops and training programs focused on advanced resource management techniques and emerging digital tools to keep administrators and faculty updated on best practices; College administrators may Encourage the use of data analytics and digital reporting systems to optimize resource allocation, monitor usage, and evaluate the effectiveness of resource management strategies; Instructors may regularly engage with administrators to understand resource allocation priorities and stay informed about upcoming technological initiatives, ensuring the instructional needs are considered; and Instructors may take advantage of professional development opportunities offered by the college to enhance their digital competencies aligning the skills with those of the administrators to foster collaboration.
