Student advocate vs admissions representative

The differences between student advocates and admissions representatives can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an admissions representative has an average salary of $38,193, which is higher than the $29,572 average annual salary of a student advocate.

The top three skills for a student advocate include mental health, educational programs and crisis intervention. The most important skills for an admissions representative are customer service, patients, and phone calls.

Student advocate vs admissions representative overview

	Student Advocate	Admissions Representative
Yearly salary	$29,572	$38,193
Hourly rate	$14.22	$18.36
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	31,515	16,883
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Student advocate vs admissions representative salary

Student advocates and admissions representatives have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Advocate	Admissions Representative
Average salary	$29,572	$38,193
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $38,000	Between $24,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	Santa Cruz, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Guidehouse
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between student advocate and admissions representative education

There are a few differences between a student advocate and an admissions representative in terms of educational background:

	Student Advocate	Admissions Representative
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Student advocate vs admissions representative demographics

Here are the differences between student advocates' and admissions representatives' demographics:

	Student Advocate	Admissions Representative
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 36.1% Female, 63.9%	Male, 36.7% Female, 63.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between student advocate and admissions representative duties and responsibilities

Student advocate example responsibilities.

Help manage alumni social media pages (Facebook, LinkedIn).
Manage bi-weekly progress reports and case notes to document student progress in ETO.
Manage UAFS's F-1/J-1 student visa SEVIS compliance as DSO/ARO, ensuring all documentation is in order prior to students arriving.
Monitor daily progress notes for students using ETO software.
Participate and attend IEP , 504 and parent meetings in support of student needs.
Assist in creating a positive veteran atmosphere are student veterans feel comfortable studying and helping on another.

Admissions representative example responsibilities.

Manage CRM with information updates and generate daily reports.
Deliver PowerPoint motivational career presentations to high school students and attend college fairs to generate leads for the university.
Assist with maintaining medical records while complying with HIPAA regulations.
Document and update current business within ITT recruitment software system (S3).
Ensure quality by providing high levels of customer service and utilize CRM to ensure organization.
Require to work with urgency and utmost efficiency in order to adhere to proper HIPAA regulations.

Student advocate vs admissions representative skills

Common student advocate skills

Mental Health, 9%
Educational Programs, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Community Organizations, 6%
Administrative Hearings, 5%
Community Resources, 4%

Common admissions representative skills

Customer Service, 21%
Patients, 18%
Phone Calls, 9%
Financial Aid, 6%
Admissions Process, 6%
Enrollment Process, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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