Vocational training instructor vs academic mentor

The differences between vocational training instructors and academic mentors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a vocational training instructor has an average salary of $56,294, which is higher than the $26,801 average annual salary of an academic mentor.

The top three skills for a vocational training instructor include curriculum development, training materials and training programs. The most important skills for an academic mentor are academic support, mathematics, and at-risk student-athletes.

Vocational training instructor vs academic mentor overview

	Vocational Training Instructor	Academic Mentor
Yearly salary	$56,294	$26,801
Hourly rate	$27.06	$12.89
Growth rate	8%	20%
Number of jobs	46,814	3,533
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Vocational training instructor vs academic mentor salary

Vocational training instructors and academic mentors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vocational Training Instructor	Academic Mentor
Average salary	$56,294	$26,801
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $86,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	Albany, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Oracle	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between vocational training instructor and academic mentor education

There are a few differences between a vocational training instructor and an academic mentor in terms of educational background:

	Vocational Training Instructor	Academic Mentor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	Harvard University	Northwestern University

Vocational training instructor vs academic mentor demographics

Here are the differences between vocational training instructors' and academic mentors' demographics:

	Vocational Training Instructor	Academic Mentor
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 63.1% Female, 36.9%	Male, 37.5% Female, 62.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 7.9% White, 58.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 10.6% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between vocational training instructor and academic mentor duties and responsibilities

Vocational training instructor example responsibilities.

Lead a team of 10 instructors; provide basic classroom instruction and practical hands-on firefighting instruction training.
Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
Propose and coordinate the implementation of training projects DoD wide.
Troubleshoot and maintain windows base network to include one secure network.
Instruct new instructors about CPR techniques and methods and classroom management skills.
Perform and educate individuals on CPR and the use of an a.

Academic mentor example responsibilities.

Mentore and help students achieve a successful leadership experience through community volunteering.
Tutor students in mathematics and science.
Provide them with support and advice in ways to improve their GPA.
Assess student needs and areas of development for understanding of mathematics at multiple levels including [list specific subjects].
Facilitate PowerPoint presentations regarding operation contingencies.
Work one-on-one with students to reinforce and educate them on challenging economics concepts and coursework.

Vocational training instructor vs academic mentor skills

Common vocational training instructor skills

Curriculum Development, 9%
Training Materials, 7%
Training Programs, 7%
Customer Service, 7%
Course Content, 6%
CPR, 5%

Common academic mentor skills

Academic Support, 14%
Mathematics, 9%
at-Risk Student-Athletes, 8%
NCAA, 7%
Student Performance, 6%
Role Model, 6%

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