This podcast details careers in higher education, defining higher education as post-secondary learning leading to degrees or certificates. It then lists and describes 40 different jobs within colleges and universities, including their average salaries and primary responsibilities. The roles range from entry-level positions like library assistants to high-level administrative and academic posts such as university president and provost. The information aims to provide prospective employees with a comprehensive overview of career options in Higher Ed.
Colleges and universities employ a variety of individuals to support their daily operations. Since these institutions have many departments and employ both administrative and academic staff, you can choose from a wide range of careers. If you're interested in a career in higher education, understanding the types of positions that are available may help you make more informed decisions about your career path.
What is higher education?
Higher education, also known as post-secondary education, is any tertiary education program that results in a degree, such as an associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate degree, or an advanced certificate or diploma. Colleges, universities and vocational schools are all part of the higher education system. Higher education programs often take several years to complete, depending on the type of degree and area of study. To operate successfully, higher education institutions rely on their faculty and staff. Universities contain a number of colleges and academic departments, in addition to administrative departments such as:
* Student affairs
* Admissions
* Enrollment
* Human resources
* Financial services
* Athletics
* Student housing
* Administration
* Accounting
* Food service
* Counseling
* Academic affairs
* Advising
Below is a list of jobs in higher education, with salary information and primary duties for each.
1. Admissions counselor
National average salary: $43,314 per year
2. Academic adviser
National average salary: $44,719 per year
3. Enrollment adviser
4. Registrar
National average salary: $50,064 per year
5. Librarian
National average salary: $56,415 per year
6. Student manager
National average salary: $60,094 per year
7. Human resources manager
National average salary: $78,321 per year
8. Professor
National average salary: $61,014 per year
9. Diversity and inclusion manager
National average salary: $85,244 per year
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10. University president
National average salary: $146,057 per year
11. Provost
National average salary: $161,249 per year
29 additional jobs in higher education
National average salary: $161,249 per year
29 additional jobs in higher education
1. Library assistant: $28,569 per year
2. Counselor: $33,373 per year
3. Housing assistant: $36,258 per year
4. Foodservice associate: $36,840 per year
5. Student services representative: $37,789 per year
6. Sports coach: $41,802 per year
7. Fundraiser: $42,148 per year
8. Success coach: $44,394 per year
9. Administrative assistant: $49,012 per year
10. Campus manager: $51,128 per year
11. Tutor: $51,777 per year
12. Enrollment manager: $53,777 per year
13. Post-doctoral fellow: $58,089 per year
14. Lab technician: $59,460 per year
16. Learning specialist: $60,357 per year
17. Campus recruiter: $62,528 per year
18. Residence manager: $63,235 per year
19. Philanthropy manager: $63,929 per year
20. Campus safety officer: $68,534 per year
21. Assistant professor: $68,624 per year
22. Curriculum writer: $71,545 per year
23. Computer programmer: $72,269 per year
24. Prelaw adviser: $74,005 per year
25. Dean: $88,920 per year
26. Associate director: $99,455 per year
27. Director: $101,695 per year
28. International program supervisor: $106,297 per year
29. IT director: $127,589 per year
30. Chief academic officer: $140,452 per year
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