Student services coordinator vs student liaison

The differences between student services coordinators and student liaisons can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a student services coordinator has an average salary of $41,385, which is higher than the $40,697 average annual salary of a student liaison.

The top three skills for a student services coordinator include student services, customer service and financial aid. The most important skills for a student liaison are early intervention, community outreach, and community events.

Student services coordinator vs student liaison overview

	Student Services Coordinator	Student Liaison
Yearly salary	$41,385	$40,697
Hourly rate	$19.90	$19.57
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	94,242	14,300
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Student services coordinator vs student liaison salary

Student services coordinators and student liaisons have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Services Coordinator	Student Liaison
Average salary	$41,385	$40,697
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $55,000	Between $30,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	San Mateo, CA	Springfield, MA
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Strategic Education	Brandeis University
Best paying industry	Education	Manufacturing

Differences between student services coordinator and student liaison education

There are a few differences between a student services coordinator and a student liaison in terms of educational background:

	Student Services Coordinator	Student Liaison
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Student services coordinator vs student liaison demographics

Here are the differences between student services coordinators' and student liaisons' demographics:

	Student Services Coordinator	Student Liaison
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 27.7% Female, 72.3%	Male, 41.9% Female, 58.1%
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 services coordinator and student liaison duties and responsibilities

Student services coordinator example responsibilities.

Maintain and correctly manage confidential information in accordance to FERPA regulations.
Work extensively with PeopleSoft and ReportMart computer programs.
Determine transferable credits and place them against require prerequisites for admission and degree completion.
Provide backup support for admissions and registration functions requiring knowledge of appropriate PeopleSoft applications and automate registration systems.
Help facilitate learning in a small group or one-on-one settings and encourage development of proper organization and study habits.
Aid veterans in having a smooth transition from service back to college.

Student liaison example responsibilities.

Manage UAFS's F-1/J-1 student visa SEVIS compliance as DSO/ARO, ensuring all documentation is in order prior to students arriving.
Supervise inhouse CRM program to track matriculation of prospective students.
Utilize CRM system to accurately account for students interest in the college.
Locate, contact, and connect with UHLC alumni practicing international law and compile alumni information into comprehensive database.
Used new media advertising like website, facebook, twitter to recruit potential new students.
Supply admission information and general facts about Baylor to interest students and families.

Student services coordinator vs student liaison skills

Common student services coordinator skills

Student Services, 21%
Customer Service, 16%
Financial Aid, 8%
Phone Calls, 4%
Community Resources, 4%
Alumni, 3%

Common student liaison skills

Early Intervention, 7%
Community Outreach, 7%
Community Events, 6%
Student Services, 6%
Community Resources, 5%
Alumni Events, 5%

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