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What is a student accounts manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a student accounts manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.73 an hour? That's $47,288 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 23,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreStudent Accounts ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,288

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 4.07%

Black or African American 3.24%

Hispanic or Latino 9.82%

Unknown 4.41%

White 78.23%

Gender

female 66.15%

male 33.85%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Student accounts manager career paths

Key steps to become a student accounts manager

  1. Explore student accounts manager education requirements

    Most common student accounts manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.2 %

    Associate

    17.2 %

    Master's

    10.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific student accounts manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Financial Aid19.74%
    Student Accounts18.18%
    Customer Service8.74%
    Student Loans4.27%
    Credit Card Payments3.52%
  3. Complete relevant student accounts manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New student accounts managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a student accounts manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real student accounts manager resumes.
  4. Research student accounts manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage financial accounts for all livestock centers and slaughter facilities, including payroll of all student and graduate assistants employ.
    • Manage all financial reporting, accounts receivable, general ledgers and reconciliations.
    • Accomplish, results-orient professional with a strong background in TABS3 management and QuickBooks utilization.
    • Perform accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, monthly and annually financial reporting.
  5. Apply for student accounts manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a student accounts manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average student accounts manager salary

The average student accounts manager salary in the United States is $47,288 per year or $23 per hour. Student accounts manager salaries range between $31,000 and $70,000 per year.

Average student accounts manager salary
$47,288 Yearly
$22.73 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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