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How much do director graduate admissions jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director graduate admissions in the United States is $64,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Graduate Admissions vs Graduate Program Coordinator?

AspectDirector Graduate AdmissionsGraduate Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often master's or higher; experience in admissions or higher educationBachelor's degree; experience in administrative or academic support roles
Work EnvironmentHigher education institutions; overseeing admissions policies and strategiesAcademic departments or admissions offices; supporting application processing and student communication
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, graduate schoolsUniversities, colleges, graduate programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in admissionsLearning about support roles in graduate admissions

The main difference is that the Director Graduate Admissions oversees the entire admissions process, sets policies, and manages staff, while the Graduate Program Coordinator handles day-to-day application processing and student communication. The director has a strategic leadership role, whereas the coordinator focuses on operational support within graduate admissions.

What does a director of graduate admissions do?

A director of graduate admissions oversees the process of recruiting, evaluating, and admitting graduate students. They develop admission policies, coordinate with academic departments, review applications, and ensure compliance with institutional standards, often using admissions software and data analysis tools.

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Infographic showing various Director Graduate Admissions job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,168 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Graduate Admissions Ambassador (Non-FWS) - Hiring for: M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M....

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL

$14/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Office Title Graduate Admissions Ambassador Wage Schedule 1  Salary $14/hour Hours 10 hours per week.  Work schedule is based on the Graduate Admissions Ambassador's availability within the timeframe of Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Position must provide 16 hours of availability between Monday-Friday to create schedule for the office. A work schedule of 10 hours per week (divided into 2-hour shifts across 5 days) is created based on submitted availability.   Job Description 

     The Graduate Admissions Ambassador is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for prospective visitors; this includes providing tours and sharing their experiences at Wheaton College Graduate School.  This position will also play a key role in preparing materials for prospective individual visits, group visits, and recruitment events. The Graduate Admissions Ambassador may also participate in student panels during large group events, attend coffee with a prospective student, or attend lunch with a prospective student. This role also interacts with prospective students through phone, email, and video calls. Additional projects may include, but are not limited to social media posts, blog posts, video development, and handling data. Flexibility and enthusiasm are key in this role when welcoming walk-in visitors and providing clear, concise, and accurate information about Wheaton College Graduate School.  A qualified candidate should be a current graduate student who has strong communication skills. Additionally, they should be hospitable, professional, organized, able to assist in light office duties, and other duties assigned.   This position reports to the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions.

****Multiple positions are available****

Department Graduate Admissions Office Contact Person Amy Becker Karl Location BGH 258 Phone Number 630.752.5516 Email Address Amy.BeckerKarl@Wheaton.edu Apply Complete the Student Employment Application form and submit to Amy.BeckerKarl@Wheaton.edu . Please indicate your graduate program on the top of your form.  Domestic students whom apply to positions are encouraged to complete the FASFA, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. 

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