The College Archivist collaborates with other college offices in identifying potential donors and materials that support the university's collections. Establishes policies and procedures for university special collections, archives, digitization, preservation, and conservation. Being a College Archivist typically reports to a manager. Requires a master's degree. Being a College Archivist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a College Archivist typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. view job details

The College Recruiter places advertisements, attends job fairs, interviews candidates, and performs other related duties. Recruits qualified applicants on college campuses for employment. Being a College Recruiter may require a bachelor's degree of specialty. Interviews, tests, and refers candidates to the appropriate employment positions. In addition, College Recruiter typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a College Recruiter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Coll... view job details

The College Registrar is responsible for class registration, assigning classroom space, and updating student records. Oversees university/college's system of student records. Being a College Registrar determines students who have achieved certain scholastic goals, such as the Dean's List. Ensures that all requirements have been met prior to graduation and that diplomas are factually correct. In addition, College Registrar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a College Registrar contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. W... view job details

The College Dean develops strategic initiatives and participates in long-term planning and policy setting. Manages the administrative and operational functions of a specific academic college or program. Being a College Dean ensures academic standards are met and align with institutional goals. Provides senior level leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment, and faculty development. In addition, College Dean requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to senior management. The College Dean manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental functio... view job details

The College Bursar provides leadership and direction for tuition and fee structure, financial aid resources, billing and receivables, petty cash, and payments. Manages and oversees operations of student, faculty, and staff accounts. Being a College Bursar ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures. Is the custodian of institutional funds. In addition, College Bursar requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top executive officer. The College Bursar typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger gr... view job details

We asked more than 1,500 people if college is still worth the high cost, if college is still necessary for career success, and how student loans impact their lives. Check out this infographic to see how they answered, and if you want the full story you can click here. view article details

Is Higher Education Worth Higher Prices? Many students over the last couple of decades have been raised by parents who viewed college not as an option, but an inevitability – no matter the cost. But as the price of higher education goes through the roof and combines with rampant unemployment for recent college graduates, some people are beginning to wonder if the massive student loans are worth it.So, we asked people directly.More than 1,500 of you took our survey and told us your opinions regarding whether college is necessary for career success, if it is still worth the money, and o... view article details

Any way you measure it, a college degree is the best investment of your life. In today's dollars, a bachelor's degree is worth more than $2.1 million over 40 years. 'Having that post-secondary diploma can make such a difference in lifetime earnings,' said Washington, D.C.-based Employment Policy Foundation President Ed Potter.During a recession, obtaining a college degree becomes even more crucial. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, all seven of the job categories that are predicted to grow faster than average during the next decade require a college diploma. These careers, which inclu... view article details

Good news for this year’s crop of college graduates! Job Outlook 2008, an annual survey of college recruiters, reports that employers plan to hire 16 percent more new college graduates than they did last year. Reasons for this expanded recruitment effort include an increased demand for many employers’ products and services and a high number of current employees who are retiring or near retirement age. According to the Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Survey says that the overall average starting salary offer to new college graduates, despite a less-than-robust eco... view article details

These "Worthless College Degrees" Might Make You Happy, But Fail the Tuition ROI Test College: Is it Worth It? What's more expensive than going to college? Until recently, the answer was easy: not going to college. Numerous studies over the years have shown that individuals with college degrees significantly out-earn those with high school degrees by $1 million or more over the course of a lifetime. But as the cost of education increases faster than inflation, people are beginning to question how they spend their education dollars. As student loans hit the $1.5 trillion mark and more and mo... view article details