How much does a Chief Academic Officer make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Chief Academic Officer salary in Philadelphia, PA is $223,746 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $169,596 and $292,370. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chief Academic Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Academic Officer Salary $120,294 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Academic Officer Salary $169,596 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Academic Officer Salary $223,746 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Academic Officer Salary $292,370 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Academic Officer Salary $354,848 Philadelphia,PA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Chief Academic Officer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Social Work: Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.

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Health Sciences: Health science is the application of science to health including the study of medicine, nutrition, and other health-related topics.

Commitment 0.78%
Social Work 0.17%
Health Sciences 0.08%
Others 98.97%

Job Description for Chief Academic Officer

Chief Academic Officer directs and oversees the academic program of a university/college. Leads policy development in student learning, academic programs, teaching, research, and related student success areas. Being a Chief Academic Officer requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top executive officer. The Chief Academic Officer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Chief Academic Officer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Chief Academic Officer

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Chief Academic Officer, the first career path typically starts with a College Vice President position, and then progresses to College President.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Provost position, and then progresses to Chancellor.

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Chief Academic Officer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Academic Officer, the highest Chief Academic Officer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Academic Officer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Academic Officer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Academic Officer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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