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Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $29.71 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Hospitality & Tourism $18.75 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Human Services $25.64 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Compliance Officers

Government & Public Administration $31.83 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Cooks, Restaurant

Hospitality & Tourism $15.00 No formal educational credential 43%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.04 Master's degree 50%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $22.83 Bachelor's degree 38%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Facilities Managers

Business Management & Administration $30.35 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Financial Managers

Finance $40.38 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.54 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.