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College Athletic Director

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

College Athletic Director. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.5 years. Top skills: Intercollegiate Athletics, Operations, Management.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2.5 years

Job Postings

2

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 (15)

Intercollegiate Athletics

5.0

Marketing

4.9

Fundraising

4.8

Student Information Systems

4.7

Program Development

4.7

Physical Education

4.6

External Auditing

4.5

Event Management

4.5

Conflict Resolution

4.5

Bookkeeping

4.5

Leadership Studies

4.4

Internal Auditing

4.2

Reporting and Analysis

4.2

Marketing Operations

4.2

Facility Management

4.1

Common Skills (14)

Operations

5.0

Management

4.9

Planning

4.9

Scheduling

4.8

Coordinating

4.8

Leadership

4.8

Teaching

4.7

Administrative Functions

4.6

Budgeting

4.6

Coaching

4.4

Confidentiality

4.4

Microsoft Office

4.3

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.3

Team Oriented

4.3

Certifications (1)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

4.3

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