The Pros and Cons of Being a Director of Admissions
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A director of admissions oversees student recruitment and admissions at a college, university or community college. Read the following pros and cons to decide if a career as a director of admissions is right for you.
| Pros of Being a Director of Admissions |
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| Pays well ($88,111 median salary as of August 2015)* |
| Job prospects are improving (enrollment is up and current administrators are retiring)** |
| Variety of responsibilities (review applications, interview students, travel, give presentations, supervise staff)** |
| Some schools have relaxed hours during summer** |
| Cons of Being a Director of Admissions |
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| Job security (governments can cut funding for state universities, which leads to layoffs)** |
| May have to turn down high school applicants to your school** |
| Educational and experience requirements (Many admissions directors have around 10 years of experience and a master's degree)* |
| Frequent travel is common to promote university and meet with prospective students** |
Sources: *Salary.com, **U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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