Mid-Level

Admissions Coordinator

The enrollment facilitator โ€” coordinating the admissions process to help patients or students access services.

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Employment concentration ยท ~400 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Admissions Coordinator

As an Admissions Coordinator, you manage the intake process for an organization โ€” helping patients access healthcare facilities or students enroll in educational programs. You coordinate the administrative aspects of bringing people into the organization.

Your day involves processing admissions and coordinating care or enrollment. You might gather required documentation, verify eligibility or insurance, communicate with applicants or families, schedule appointments, and ensure smooth handoffs. You need organizational skills, customer service ability, and knowledge of your industry's requirements.

The hardest part is managing high volumes while maintaining personal attention. Each admission matters to the person involved, but you have many to process. You need to be efficient yet empathetic. The people who thrive here are organized, good with people, and able to navigate complex systems while keeping humans at the center.

RelationshipsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
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StructuredAdaptable
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CollaborativeIndependent
IndustryVolumeComplexityTeam structurePatient vs student
Admissions coordination varies by setting. Healthcare admissions involve insurance and clinical requirements. Educational admissions involve academic records and enrollment procedures. Volume and complexity vary significantly.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Admissions Coordinators (SOC 11-9033.00, 29-2099.08), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Also appears in: Healthcare
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$37Kโ€“$212K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
350K
U.S. Employment
+3.45%
10yr Growth
29K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringInstructing
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
11-9033.0029-2099.08

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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