EduComp® Compensation Survey - 2025

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Steve Schwarzer
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steve@wmgnet.com

Western Management Group, specialists in the conduct of compensation surveys, invites your participation in the 2025 EduComp® Compensation Survey.  Designed by Compensation Professionals representing the Ivy Plus Group of educational institutions, this nationwide survey collects Total Cash Compensation data for over 500 professional, managerial and Director-level staff positions specific to higher-education institutions.

• Total Cash Compensation data including Base Salary, Discretionary Bonuses, Defined Planned Incentive Bonuses and Salary Ranges
• Nationwide Data covering over 100 geographic areas
• 174 participants were included in the 2024 edition
• Summaries by Geographic Area, Institution Type and Annual Budget Size
• A variety of Data Input and Output Report options

Please refer to the survey Input Instructions for a full list of updated and revised survey content.

• Job Descriptions:  Uploadable job descriptions in Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat are also provided at no additional cost.

• Summary Report:  Displays a line of data for each job, including basic statistics such as:

• Detail Report:  Provides a full page of data analysis for each job, including statistics on each pay element such as:

• Breakout Report:  For each survey job, displays averages or median of each pay element by Institution Type and Size, Geographic Area and Revenue.

Institution Selections
Institution Size
Geographic Area: Region/State/Metro Area
Data Elements and Statistics Calculations
Custom Percentiles
Standard Deviations
Weighted and Simple Averages
Data Aging
And much more!

• Uploadable Excel Breakout Report:  Similar to the Uploadable Excel Report above, PLUS adds the ability to split the results into categories such as Geography, Institution Type, or Budget Size, etc.

• Market Comparison Report:  Provides a tabular and graphic comparison of your own institution data to that of your selected market. An easy way to show competitive standing of your institution.

NEW AND REVISED POSITIONS INDICATED IN BOLD RED ITALICS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Executive Assist to the President
Assist to the Dean or VP 2
Assist to the Dean or VP 3
Assist to the President/Chief of Staff
Clinical Administrator 1
Clinical Administrator 2
Clinical Administrator 3
Business Administrator 1
Business Administrator 2
Business Administrator 3
Business Administrator 4
Business Administrator 5
Business Administrator 6
Director, International Services
International Program Coordinator
International Services Advisor
Ombudsperson
Director, Community Relations
Director, Institutional Research
Institutional Research Analyst 1
Institutional Research Analyst 2
Director, Data Analytics
Manager, Data Analytics
Data Analyst 2
Data Analyst 3
Director, Government Relations
Associate Director, Government Affairs
Legislative Associate
Director, Special Events - Central
Director, Special Events - School
Director, Disability Services
Manager, Disability Services
Director, Environmental Stewardship
Director, Sexual Violence Prevention
Director, Postdoctoral Affairs

ATHLETICS ** Indicates that this position is duplicated in the Collegiate Athletics Survey.

Director, Athletics **
Associate Director, Athletics **
Associate Director, Intercollegiate Sports **
Associate Director, Intramural Sports **
Assistant Director, Athletics Operations **
Athletic Compliance Officer **
Head Athletic Trainer **
Athletic Trainer **
Associate Athletic Trainer **
Director, Sports Information **

DIVISION ADMINISTRATION

Top Executive Education Program Position
Top MBA Program Position

DIVERSITY / EQUITY / INCLUSION

Top Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Position
Director, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Director, Affirmative Action/Diversity
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Specialist 1
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Specialist 2
Top Title IX Compliance Officer
Title IX Investigator

ALUMNI AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT

Top Alumni Affairs & Development Position (Reports to President)
Top Alumni Affairs Position (Reports to President)
Top Development Position (Reports to President)
Senior Alumni Affairs Position
Senior Development Position
Director, Alumni & Engagement Events
Top Alumni Affairs & Development Position – School/College
Regional Development Offices
Director, Regional Development Office
International Development Officer
Alumni Affairs
Director, Alumni Relations – Central Unit
Director, Alumni Relations – School/College
Alumni Relations Officer 1
Alumni Relations Officer 2
Alumni Relations Officer 3
Alumni Relations Officer 4
Annual Giving
Director, Annual Giving – Central Unit
Director, Annual Giving – School/College
Annual Giving Officer 1
Annual Giving Officer 2
Annual Giving Officer 3
Annual Giving Officer 4
Stewardship
Director, Stewardship
Stewardship Officer 1
Stewardship Officer 2
Stewardship Officer 3
Development
Development Management 1 – Central Unit
Development Management 1 – School /College
Development Management 2 – Central Unit
Development Management 2 – School/College
Development Management 3 – Central Unit
Development Management 3 – School/College
Development Management 4 – Central Unit ONLY
Planned Giving
Director, Planned Giving
Planned Giving Officer 3
Planned Giving Officer 4
Foundation Relations
Director, Corporations and Foundations
Foundation Relations Officer 3
Foundation Relations Officer 4
Gifts
Director, Capital Giving
Major Gifts Officer 1
Major Gifts Officer 2
Major Gifts Officer 3
Major Gifts Officer 4
Major/Principal Gifts Officer 5
Major/Principal Gifts Officer 6
Director, Gift Systems
Manager, Gift Acknowledgements and Processing
Development Services Administrator
Research
Director, Research Development
Associate Director, Research Development
Research Development Assistant 1
Research Development Assistant 2
Research Development Assistant 3

COMMUNICATIONS

Director, Communications – Central Unit
Director, Communications – School/College
Director, Development Communications – Central Unit
Director, Development Communications – School/College
Director, Strategic Communications
Associate Director, Editorial Services
Writer 1
Writer 2
Writer 3
Writer 4
Visual Designer 1
Visual Designer 2
Visual Designer 3
Communications Specialist 1
Communications Specialist 2
Communications Specialist 3

PUBLICATIONS

Director, University Press
Acquisitions Editor, Press
Managing Editor, Press
Production Manager, Press
Editor 1
Editor 2
Editor 3
Director, University Publications
Editorial Assistant 1
Editorial Assistant 2
Editor, University Magazine

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Controller
Associate Controller
Treasurer
Associate Treasurer
Director, Payroll
Associate Director, Payroll
Director, Student Financial Services
Associate Director, Student Financial Services
Director, Tax Compliance
Director, Financial Information Systems
Manager, Indirect Cost Recovery
Top Risk Management Position
Director, Cost Accounting
Director, Research Accounting
Director, IT Financial Planning
Manager, Accounts Payable
Chief Investment Officer
Senior Investment Officer
Investment Officer 1
Investment Officer 2
Director, Investment Administration
Director, General Accounting
Assistant Director, General Accounting
Budgets
Top Budget/Planning Position – Central Unit
Top Budget/Planning Position – School/College
Director, Budget – Central Unit
Director, Budget – School/College
Capital Budget Manager
Financial Analyst 1
Financial Analyst 2
Financial Analyst 3
Financial Analyst 4
Manager, Accounting
Accountant 1
Accountant 2
Accountant 3
Accountant 4
Grants and Contracts
Top Grants and Contracts Position – Central Unit
Top Grants and Contracts Position – School/College
Associate Director, Grants and Contracts
Grants and Contracts Accountant 1
Grants and Contracts Accountant 2
Grants and Contracts Administrator 1
Grants and Contracts Administrator 2
Grants and Contracts Administrator 3
Grants and Contracts Administrator 4

PROCUREMENT

Director, Procurement
Manager, Procurement
Procurement Agent 1
Procurement Agent 2
Procurement Agent 3

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist 2
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist 3
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist 4

LEGAL

General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
Staff Attorney 3
Staff Attorney 2
Technology Transfer
Director, Technology Transfer
Associate Director, Technology Transfer
Licensing and Patent Associate

FACILITIES

Top Construction Management Position
Director, Construction Management
Associate Director, Construction Management
Construction Project Manager 1
Construction Project Manager 2
Director, Facilities Management
Manager, Energy Management Systems
Director, Real Estate Management
Building Manager
Facilities Manager
Real Estate/Property Manager
Director, Campus Planning
Landscape Architect
Sustainability Officer 1
Sustainability Officer 2
Sustainability Officer 3
Manager of Trades
Architect
Director, Transportation
Facilities Manager, Special Events
Real Estate Agent

DINING SERVICES

Director, Dining Services
Manager, Dining Hall 1
Manager, Dining Hall 2
Manager, Dining Hall 3
Executive Chef
Production Manager, Dining Services
Cook
Catering Manager

PUBLIC SAFETY

Chief of Police
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

Director, Internal Audit
Assistant Director, Internal Audit
Auditor 2
Auditor 3
Auditor 4

PERFORMANCE ARTS

Managing Director, Performance Arts
Technical Director, Theater Arts
Manager, Box Office

HUMAN RESOURCES

Top Human Resources Position
Director, Labor Relations
Labor Relations Representative 2
Labor Relations Representative 3
Director, Benefits
Manager, Benefits
Benefits Representative 2
Benefits Representative 3
Director, Compensation
Compensation Representative 2
Compensation Representative 3
Director, Recruitment
Employment Representative 2
Employment Representative 3
Director, Training & Organizational Development
Training & Organizational Development Representative 2
Training & Organizational Development Representative 3
Director, HRIS
Manager, HRIS
HRIS Analyst
Director, Faculty/Staff Assistance Program
Director, Employee Relations
Staff/Employee Relations Specialist 2
Staff/Employee Relations Specialist 3
Human Resources Officer 1
Human Resources Officer 2
Human Resources Officer 3
Human Resources Officer 4
Director, Faculty Affairs

STUDENT SERVICES

Admissions
Director, Admissions – Central Unit
Director, Admissions – School/College
Associate Director, Admissions – Central Unit
Associate Director, Admissions – School/College
Manager, Admissions
Admissions Officer 2
Admissions Officer 3
Study Abroad
Director, Study Abroad Programs
Assistant Director, Study Abroad Operations
Financial Aid
Director, Financial Aid – Central Unit
Director, Financial Aid – School/College
Associate Director, Financial Aid – Central Unit
Associate Director, Financial Aid – School/College
Manager, Financial Aid
Financial Aid Officer 1
Financial Aid Officer 2
Financial Aid Officer 3
General Student Services
Student Services Associate 1
Student Services Associate 2
Student Services Associate 3
Academic Advising
Academic Advising Associate 1
Academic Advising Associate 2
Academic Advising Associate 3
Placement and Career Services
Director, Placement and Career Services – Central Unit
Director, Placement and Career Services – School/College
Assistant Director, Placement – Central Unit
Assistant Director, Placement – School/College
Career Counselor 2
Career Counselor 3
Manager, Placement
Registrar
Registrar – Central Unit
Registrar – School/College
Associate Registrar – Central Unit
Associate Registrar – School/College
Assistant Registrar
Academic Records Assistant 1
Academic Records Assistant 2
Student Affairs
Director, Undergraduate Student Affairs
Student Judicial Administrator
Director, Summer Programs & Camps
Academic Administrator
Director, Campus Ministries
Director, Women’s Center
Director, Student Center
Director, Residential Halls
Residence Director, Campus Life
Area Coordinator, Residential Life
Director, Greek Life
Director, LGBT
Associate Dean, Student Life

HEALTH SERVICES

Director, University Health Services
Chief Pharmacist
Pharmacist
Staff Psychologist
Registered Nurse
Nurse Manager
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Supervisor
Student Health Services Department Administrator
Dietitian/Nutritionist 1
Dietitian/Nutritionist 2
Physician Assistant
Physician 1
Physician 2
Behavioral Health Counselor 2
Behavioral Health Counselor 3
Wellness Program Manager

RESEARCH

Research Technician 1
Research Technician 2
Research Technician 3
Research Technician 4
Research Specialist 1
Research Specialist 2
Research Specialist 3
Research Specialist 4
Biostatistician 2
Biostatistician 3
Biostatistician 4
Post-Doctoral Research Associate 1
Post-Doctoral Research Associate 2
Post-Doctoral Research Associate 3
Program Administration
Academic and/or Research Program Officer 1
Academic and/or Research Program Officer 2
Academic and/or Research Program Officer 3
Research Financial Administrator 1
Research Financial Administrator 2
Top Research Compliance Position
Associate Director, Research Compliance
Research Compliance Manager 1
Research Compliance Manager 2
Top Biosafety Officer
Associate Biosafety Officer
Top Radiation Safety Officer
Associate Radiation Safety Officer
Director, Laboratory Animal Research
Veterinarian
Research Nurse
Institutional Review Board Specialist
Technology Transfer
Director, Technology Transfer
Associate Director, Technology Transfer
Technology Commercialization & Liaison Officer
Licensing and Patent Associate
Licensing Assistant

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Top Information Technology Position
Director, Information Technology (Central Office)
Director 1, Information Technology - (Academic/Administrative Divisions)
Director 2, Information Technology - (Academic/Administrative Divisions)
Director 3, Information Technology - (Academic/Administrative Divisions)
IT Project Leader
IT Project Manager
Database Administration
Database Administrator 2
Database Administrator 3
Database Administrator 4
Data Warehouse Developer
Programming/Analysis
Systems Programmer/Analyst 1
Systems Programmer/Analyst 2
Systems Programmer/Analyst 3
Systems Programmer/Analyst 4
Applications Programmer/Analyst 1
Applications Programmer/Analyst 2
Applications Programmer/Analyst 3
Applications Programmer/Analyst 4
Networking
Network Engineer 3
Network Engineer 4
Network Administrator 1
Network Administrator 2
Network Administrator 3
Network Administrator 4
Help Desk
Manager, Help Desk
Help Desk Specialist 1
Help Desk Specialist 2
Desktop/User Services
Manager, Desktop Support
Desktop Support Specialist 1
Desktop Support Specialist 2
Desktop Support Specialist 3
WEB Technology
WEB Designer/Administrator 2
WEB Designer/Administrator 3
WEB Technical Developer 1
WEB Technical Developer 2
WEB Technical Developer 3
Network Security
Systems/Network Security Specialist 2
Systems/Network Security Specialist 3
Instructional Learning
Instructional Learning Position 2
Instructional Learning Position 3
Instructional Learning Position 4
Education Technical Consultant
Business Analysis
IT Business Analyst 3
IT Business Analyst 4
IT Business Analyst 5
Multimedia Services
Multimedia Services Position 2
Multimedia Services Position 3
Multimedia Services Position 4
Multimedia Assistant
Multimedia Associate
Director, Media Services
IT Operations
Director, IT Operational Services
Assistant Director, Technical Operations
Manager, Data Operations
Manager, Voice Operations
Manager, IT Client Services
Director, IT Network Communications Technical Services
AV Technician

MUSEUM

Director, Museum
Museum Registrar 1
Museum Registrar 2
Museum Registrar 3
Museum/Gallery Curator 3
Museum/Gallery Curator 4
Supervisor, Museum Security

LIBRARY

Top Librarian - Central Unit
Top Librarian - School/College
Librarian 1
Librarian 2
Librarian 3
Librarian 4
Manager, Library Operations
Manager, Library Preservation, Conservation, Bindery & Storage
Library Supervisor 1
Library Supervisor 2
Library Supervisor 3
Library Assistant 1
Library Assistant 2
Library Assistant 3
Library Assistant 4
Metadata Librarian
Paper Conservator
Digital Library Software Engineer