Provost
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
Provost. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Coordinating, Communication, Academic Affairs.
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Associate degree
5 years
1
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 (12)
Academic Affairs
Enrollment Management
Higher Education
Student Services
Data Integrity
Governance
Student Information Systems
Data Warehousing
Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act
Budget Management
Institutional Research
Data Collection
Common Skills (18)
Coordinating
Communication
Leadership
Presentations
Scheduling
Prioritization
Budgeting
Microsoft Office
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Verbal Communication Skills
Operations
Management
Planning
Spreadsheets
Customer Service
Research
Administrative Functions
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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