The cadres at the rank of section chief in the institutions of higher education are an important group of people to maintain the routine run of the institutions.By means of analyzing the situation and the causes of the present situation of the cadres at the rank of section chief in the institutions of higher education,this article proposes to establish a scientific management system,create a harmonious working environment and improve the ideological and political qualities,abilities and professional skills of the cadres at the rank of section chief,which can make them qualified for the administrative management and finally promote the harmonious campus construction.