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Admissions Administrator

Education and Training
Education Administration
Higher Education Administrator

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

At a Glance

Admissions Administrator earns an average of $41,585/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Communication, Clerical Works.

Avg Annual Salary

$41,585/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2.5 years

Job Postings

9

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Median Wage

$103,960/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.7%

Education

Master's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (9)

Marketing

4.9

Administrative Support

4.9

Student Information Systems

4.7

Front Office

4.7

Operating Systems

4.6

Cold Calling

4.6

Loan Origination

4.5

Data Processing

4.5

Retail Sales

4.5

Common Skills (21)

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Clerical Works

5.0

Multitasking

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.9

Sales

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Telephone Skills

4.8

Leadership

4.8

Problem Solving

4.7

Professionalism

4.7

Teamwork

4.6

Filing

4.6

Smartphone Operation

4.6

Operations

4.5

Confidentiality

4.5

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