At OSU, International Business prepares students for management positions in organizations engaged in international trade. Areas of greatest opportunity for overseas assignments are with service organizations such as banks, consulting firms and accounting firms; with import/export firms; with governmental organizations; and in marketing and financial management areas of multinational firms.A career in International Business can lead to exciting and rewarding opportunities abroad and nationally.
Position Title | Projected Growth (2014-2024) | Preparation Required | 2015 Median Wage |
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Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Position Description:Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$22,610 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 2 | $22,610 per year |
Recreation Workers
Position Description:Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$26,610 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $26,610 per year |
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Position Description:Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$33,330 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 2 | $33,330 per year |
Travel Agents
Position Description:Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$38,750 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 3 | $38,750 per year |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Position Description:Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$42,130 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 2 | $42,130 per year |
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Position Description:Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$42,900 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 2
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 2 | $42,900 per year |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists
Position Description:Prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$48,220 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $48,220 per year |
Healthcare Social Workers
Position Description:Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Projected Growth:
Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Median Pay:
$54,020 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Little or no change (-1% to 1%) | Job Zone 5 | $54,020 per year |
Real Estate Sales Agents
Position Description:Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$58,410 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 3 | $58,410 per year |
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Position Description:Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$59,270 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 3 | $59,270 per year |
Labor Relations Specialists
Position Description:Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$60,930 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 4 | $60,930 per year |
Human Resources Specialists
Position Description:Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$63,710 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 4 | $63,710 per year |
Insurance Sales Agents
Position Description:Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$64,790 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $64,790 per year |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Position Description:Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$65,100 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 4 | $65,100 per year |
Public Relations Specialists
Position Description:Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$65,830 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 4 | $65,830 per year |
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Position Description:Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Projected Growth:
Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Median Pay:
$66,120 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Little or no change (-1% to 1%) | Job Zone 4 | $66,120 per year |
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Position Description:Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$66,820 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 3 | $66,820 per year |
Social and Community Service Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$69,430 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $69,430 per year |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Position Description:Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$70,030 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 4 | $70,030 per year |
Technical Writers
Position Description:Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$73,350 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $73,350 per year |
Budget Analysts
Position Description:Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$75,150 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 4 | $75,150 per year |
Loan Officers
Position Description:Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$75,170 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 3 | $75,170 per year |
Accountants
Position Description:Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$75,280 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $75,280 per year |
Auditors
Position Description:Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$75,280 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $75,280 per year |
Credit Analysts
Position Description:Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$79,720 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $79,720 per year |
Management Analysts
Position Description:Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Projected Growth:
Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Median Pay:
$91,770 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Much faster than average (14% or higher) | Job Zone 4 | $91,770 per year |
Administrative Services Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$94,840 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 3
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 3 | $94,840 per year |
Financial Analysts
Position Description:Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$95,320 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 4 | $95,320 per year |
Securities and Commodities Traders
Position Description:Buy and sell securities and commodities to transfer debt, capital, or risk. Establish and negotiate unit prices and terms of sale.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$102,860 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $102,860 per year |
Political Scientists
Position Description:Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$103,210 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 5 | $103,210 per year |
Quality Control Systems Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Projected Growth:
Decline (-2% or lower)
Median Pay:
$103,720 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Decline (-2% or lower) | Job Zone 4 | $103,720 per year |
Economists
Position Description:Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$109,230 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 5 | $109,230 per year |
Investment Fund Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
Projected Growth:
Slower than average (2% to 4%)
Median Pay:
$111,230 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
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Slower than average (2% to 4%) | Job Zone 5 | $111,230 per year |
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$113,610 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $113,610 per year |
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$113,610 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $113,610 per year |
Human Resources Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$117,080 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $117,080 per year |
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$119,390 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $119,390 per year |
General and Operations Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Projected Growth:
Average (5% to 8%)
Median Pay:
$119,460 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Average (5% to 8%) | Job Zone 4 | $119,460 per year |
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Position Description:Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Projected Growth:
Faster than average (9% to 13%)
Median Pay:
$121,630 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 4
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Faster than average (9% to 13%) | Job Zone 4 | $121,630 per year |
Chief Executives
Position Description:Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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.
Projected Growth:
Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Median Pay:
$185,850 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Little or no change (-1% to 1%) | Job Zone 5 | $185,850 per year |
Chief Executives
Position Description:Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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.
Projected Growth:
Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
Median Pay:
$185,850 per year
Preparation:
Job Zone 5
Position Duties:
Skills:
|
Little or no change (-1% to 1%) | Job Zone 5 | $185,850 per year |
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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.
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Buy and sell securities and commodities to transfer debt, capital, or risk. Establish and negotiate unit prices and terms of sale.
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
Prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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.
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.
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