Business, Management & Administration
listed below are 25 careers you might consider in the Business, management & administration cluster. These are not all the career options in the cluster—they are just a sampling showing the variety of occupations available to you at different education levels.
Turn to the “online Info” on the inside back cover to research all career options in the cluster of your choice and decide on the ones that best fit your talents and ambitions. Here’s an explanation of the kind of information presented in each column.
EDuCAtIoN: This is the minimum preferred level of educational attainment for people working in the career in the united states. JoB
This can range from short-term on-the-job training to a doctoral degree taking several years of college. DESCRIPtIoN:
These are brief
EDuCAtIoN LEvELS: The color bars show the mix of education levels attained by people actually working
High School Some College College or Better descriptions of
in the profession in Texas (see bars at right). If a bar features mostly one color, that means that level of
education is likely the one you’ll need to reach to work in the profession. look at statistician, for example,
percentage of percentage of percentage of
each career from
and you’ll see that virtually everyone in the field has a college degree or better. If the three colors in the bar
people in the people in the people in the
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occupation occupation profession (online.onetcenter.org).
are roughly equal in size, that means that there are opportunities in the profession for people of all education
who have who have who have a
levels. for example, about 38 percent of the people working as customer service representative have a high
at most high some four-year college
school diploma, while 40 percent have some college, and 22 percent have four-year degrees or better. school diplomas college degree or better
SoC occupation Growth openings Wages Education Education Levels Job Description
15-2041 Statistician 8.3% 20 $56,005 master’s degree
engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable
information. may specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields.
formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making,
15-2031 operations research Analyst 7.0% 145 $66,830 master’s degree policy formulation, or other managerial functions. may develop related software, service, or products. frequently concentrate on collecting and analyzing data and developing
decision support software. may develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
11-2031 Public relations manager 24.3% 145 $71,531 Bachelor’s degree plus experience
plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client; or if engaged in fund-raising, plan and direct activities to
solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.
13-1011 Agent and manager of Performers and Athletes 10.0% 15 $41,369 Bachelor’s degree plus experience represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. may handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
11-1011 Chief Executive 17.3% 1,210 $145,519 Bachelor’s degree plus experience
determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private- and public-sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or
similar governing body. plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
11-3011 Administrative Services manager 20.5% 1,035 $65,345 Bachelor’s degree plus experience
plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operation/reception, and other office support services. may
oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations.
13-2031 Budget Analyst 14.7% 115 $54,550 Bachelor’s degree
examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining
expenditure controls.
13-2011 Accountant and Auditor 19.1% 3,180 $54,869 Bachelor’s degree
examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and
budgetary data.
13-1071 Employment, recruitment, and Placement Specialist 22.9% 510 $43,988 Bachelor’s degree recruit and place workers.
13-1073 Training and Development Specialist 27.0% 690 $46,902 Bachelor’s degree conduct training and development programs for employees.
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist 30.2% 340 $49,386 Bachelor’s degree conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. may specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
11-3051 industrial Production manager 8.4% 445 $84,214 Bachelor’s degree plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
11-9141 Property, real Estate, and Community Association manager 11.9% 770 $48,930 Bachelor’s degree plan, direct, or coordinate selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties.
43-6013 medical Secretary 18.4% 500 $26,214 postsecondary award
perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients,
and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
43-6012 Legal Secretary 19.5% 655 $36,769 postsecondary award
perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and
subpoenas. may also assist with legal research.
43-1011 First-Line Supervisor of office and Administrative Support Workers 7.3% 3,375 $41,518 work experience in a related occupation supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
27-3091 interpreter and Translator 21.9% 110 $33,010 long-term on-the-job training Translate or interpret written, oral, or sign language communications into another language for others.
13-2082 Tax Preparer 20.2% 170 $27,956 moderate-term on-the-job training prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.
43-4051 Customer Service representative 23.4% 6,320 $26,328 moderate-term on-the-job training Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle complaints.
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerk and machine operator 9.0% 835 $26,013 moderate-term on-the-job training compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
43-6011 Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant 8.6% 3,865 $33,579 moderate-term on-the-job training
provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing
correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. may also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
43-4161 Human resources Assistant, except Payroll and Timekeeping 20.4% 505 $31,379 short-term on-the-job training
compile and keep personnel records. record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on ability, and
date of and reason for termination. compile and type reports from employment records. file employment records. search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
43-4111 interviewer, except Eligibility and Loan 26.8% 825 $25,466 short-term on-the-job training
Interview persons by telephone, by mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. ask specific questions, record answers,
and assist persons with completing form. may sort, classify, and file forms.
perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. clerical
43-9061 office Clerk, general 10.2% 7,265 $21,946 short-term on-the-job training duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word
processing, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.
43-4171 receptionist and information Clerk 27.9% 4,000 $21,570 short-term on-the-job training
answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment;
location of departments, offices, and employees within organization.
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