Higher Ed Careers - 40 jobs in Higher Education (with salaries and duties)

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* AdvisingBelow is a list of jobs in higher education, with salary information and primary duties for each. 1. Admissions counselorNational average salary: $43,314 per year2. Academic adviserNational average salary: $44,719 per year3. Enrollment adviser4. Registrar National average salary: $50,064 per year5. LibrarianNational average salary: $56,415 per year6. Student managerNational average salary: $60,094 per year7. Human resources managerNational average salary: $78,321 per year8. ProfessorNational average salary: $61,014 per year9. Diversity and inclusion managerNational average salary: $85,244 per yearP10. University presidentNational average salary: $146,057 per year11. ProvostNational average salary: $161,249 per year29 additional jobs in higher educationNational average salary: $161,249 per year29 additional jobs in higher education1. Library assistant: $28,569 per year2. Counselor: $33,373 per year3. Housing assistant: $36,258 per year4. Foodservice associate: $36,840 per year5. Student services representative: $37,789 per year6. Sports coach: $41,802 per year7. Fundraiser: $42,148 per year8. Success coach: $44,394 per year9. Administrative assistant: $49,012 per year10. Campus manager: $51,128 per year11. Tutor: $51,777 per year12. Enrollment manager: $53,777 per year13. Post-doctoral fellow: $58,089 per year14. Lab technician: $59,460 per year16. Learning specialist: $60,357 per year17. Campus recruiter: $62,528 per year18. Residence manager: $63,235 per year19. Philanthropy manager: $63,929 per year20. Campus safety officer: $68,534 per year21. Assistant professor: $68,624 per year22. Curriculum writer: $71,545 per year23. Computer programmer: $72,269 per year24. Prelaw adviser: $74,005 per year25. Dean: $88,920 per year26. Associate director: $99,455 per year27. Director: $101,695 per year28. International program supervisor: $106,297 per year29. IT director: $127,589 per year30. Chief academic officer: $140,452 per yearFind all jobs on www.AcademicJobs.com