Occupation information for

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Currently Employed: 1,671

Yearly Projected Openings: 90

Typical Hourly Wage: $26.83 - $54.89

Typical Annual Salary: $55,800 - $114,200

• Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
• Direct activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration, and career services.
• Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff, engaged in administering academic institutions, departments or alumni organizations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
• Assess and collect tuition and fees.
• Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so.
• Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
• Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
• Teach courses within their department.

• Desktop computers
• High capacity removable media drives
• Liquid crystal display projector
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers

• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Office suite software
• Project management software
• Word processing software