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Make an impact through a career in education, public service, or the nonprofit sector. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, connecting experienced candidates with roles where leadership, expertise, and purpose come together.

Opportunities Across Mission-Driven Organizations

Discover senior-level roles at schools, colleges, universities, public agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Depending on your experience, opportunities may include executive leadership, program management, policy, research, finance, operations, fundraising, and education administration.

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Organizations in these fields rely on professionals who can guide teams, steward resources, shape strategy, and deliver measurable outcomes. Roles may call for strengths in organizational leadership, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, program development, regulatory knowledge, or community partnerships.

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$273K - $396K *

Champion cutting-edge security and IT capabilities, leading a dynamic team to enhance classified research support while ensuring compliance and fostering a mission-focused culture across diverse gover...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$273K - $396K *

Join a team that's redefining security and IT capabilities in research. Lead a dynamic organization focused on classified research, ensuring cutting-edge technology and compliance while fostering a hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$273K - $396K *

Lead and innovate classified research capabilities, ensuring alignment with national security priorities. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and IT operations while fostering a high-performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$69K - $121K *

Champion the safety and well-being of at-risk youth by supervising residential services, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a secure facility. Lead crisis interventions and fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Empower alumni engagement through strategic fundraising initiatives, managing reunion campaigns, and collaborating with volunteers to maximize participation and donations. Drive impactful relationship...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$128K - $142K *

Champion a transformative fundraising strategy to engage high-net-worth parents and families, enhancing philanthropic support while aligning with student life priorities and fostering a culture of giv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading procurement operations and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance sourcing practices, manage risks, and optimize workflows, ensuring compl...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer your career by providing strategic legal counsel and guidance to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness within a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with leadership to navigate co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Transform library services by leading the Cataloging Unit, enhancing metadata practices, and ensuring effective management of cataloging and preservation across diverse platforms to support user needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic communications and marketing for a leading engineering college. Drive brand elevation, oversee integrated campaigns, and manage crisis communications while enhancing national reputa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering safe, student-centered environments. As a senior leader, you'll oversee safety operations, manage personnel, and collaborate with community partners to enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $133K *

Advance your career as you lead innovative research and teaching in Computer Science. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape the future of AI, cybersecurity, and data science while mentoring graduat...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $84K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the new hire experience for academic staff. You'll ensure seamless onboarding by maintaining data integrity and collaborating with various stakeholders to uph...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $119K *

Lead transformative initiatives in forest management, overseeing statewide silviculture operations and timber programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance sustainable practices and ensure the he...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$89K - $136K *

Transform behavioral health services statewide! Lead policy development and program oversight, guiding initiatives that enhance mental health and substance use systems. Your leadership will drive impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$256K - $302K *

Partner with us to oversee and enhance psychiatric services, integrating clinical supervision and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$69K - $104K *

Inspire transformative psychological care for inmates, delivering therapy, assessments, and crisis support. Collaborate with teams to enhance emotional well-being and foster personal growth in a struc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$256K - $302K *

Elevate psychiatric services by overseeing operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering collaboration among clinical teams. Lead initiatives for policy governance, staff development, and direct pa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $111K *

Lead the charge in managing high-stakes spill response operations, ensuring safety and compliance while coordinating with diverse partners. Engage in strategic decision-making to protect public health...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading communications and governmental affairs for an agency. Provide strategic direction, legal counsel, and oversight while ensuring compliance with regulations and fosteri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $211K *

Lead complex civil litigation efforts to protect consumers and ensure fair market practices. Collaborate with enforcement partners while managing investigations and trials across diverse industries, d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Claims team in overseeing legal processes, resolving disputes, and enhancing claims operations. Drive strategic initiatives, draft legislation, and manage a diverse caseload to protect govern...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $113K *

Transform the lives of individuals by providing essential counseling and supervision in a supportive environment. Engage with clients and families to coordinate and enhance behavioral health programs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $113K *

Unlock potential by providing counseling and treatment for clients experiencing substance abuse and mental health challenges, while supervising staff and enhancing program operations within a vital co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in street maintenance, overseeing project delivery and staff development while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a collaborative environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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