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Director of Admissions

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

Director of Admissions. Top skills: Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

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 (11)

Sales Prospecting

4.9

Marketing

4.9

Disabilities

4.8

Student Recruitment

4.8

Pharmaceuticals

4.8

Customer Relationship Management

4.7

Nursing

4.6

Sales Development

4.5

Audio Production

4.5

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

4.5

Fashion Design

4.4

Common Skills (19)

Verbal Communication Skills

5.0

Sales

5.0

Communication

5.0

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.9

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.9

Problem Solving

4.9

Presentations

4.8

Teamwork

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Operations

4.7

Customer Service

4.7

Management

4.7

Leadership

4.7

Planning

4.6

Organizational Skills

4.6

Administrative Functions

4.6

Decision Making

4.5

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