Management Careers: Administrative Services Managers

Career Advancement Opportunities

Higher education administrators may move up within their department of college, while some obtain a college president position.

Essential Career Information

2017 Median Pay $92,360

2016, Number of Jobs 180,100

Employment Growth Forecast, 2016-2026 10%

Entry-Level Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree

2017, Wage of the Highest 10% $182,150

2017, Wage of the Lowest 10% $52,960
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors

Education and Certifications Preschool and Childcare Center Directors Need

Minimum education requirements for people seeking a preschool director or childcare center director career vary by state from a high school diploma to an associate degree to a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree. Some states also require preschool directors and childcare center directors to have work experience in early childhood education.

In some states preschool directors and childcare center directors need a nationally recognized certification.

Many states require the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification offered through the Council for Professional Recognition. Some states also recognize the Child Care Professional (CCP) designation through the Nation Early Childhood Program Accreditation.

Preschool directors and childcare center directors need a license.