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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.

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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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$85K - $102K *

Elevate educational outcomes by leading an academy focused on re-engaging young adults. Drive strategic initiatives, foster a positive culture, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure student succ...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technology initiatives that enhance learning systems. Lead the planning and implementation of innovative solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful ex...

3 days ago

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

$82K - $97K *

Champion equitable pathways for multilingual and immigrant students by leading innovative initiatives, fostering community engagement, and enhancing postsecondary access within a dynamic educational e...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by managing immigration programs and overseeing adjudications. Lead a dedicated team to ensure national security and integrity in immigration services while fostering a...

3 days ago

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

$87K - $113K *

Transform enterprise technology projects by leading cross-departmental teams, ensuring successful outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and project management expertise. Drive innovation a...

3 days ago

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

$76K - $97K *

Optimize grant-funded accounting processes by analyzing, maintaining, and auditing accounts. Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance post-award operations, ensuring compliance and preparing comp...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to advance artificial intelligence research and education. Collaborate across engineering disciplines, develop funded research programs, and mentor students while contributing to a...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead specialized transit programs, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance. Manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance accessible tran...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safe drinking water through expert guidance on Underground Injection Control policies and technical support for state and Tribal programs, while addressing com...

3 days ago

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

$78K - $119K *

Lead the charge in sustainable forest management by overseeing statewide silviculture operations, directing timber sales, and fostering partnerships to enhance conservation efforts and improve practic...

3 days ago

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

$79K - $117K *

Unlock critical revenue functions by leading Workday Finance projects, enhancing business processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and support for the Minnesota Sta...

3 days ago

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

$74K - $99K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative IT solutions as a Systems Administrator, enhancing agency operations through effective system management, troubleshooting, and application development while ensur...

Olympia, WARemote

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

$74K - $99K *

Innovate and enhance agency-wide IT solutions as a Systems Administrator, focusing on user support, system configurations, and application development. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless delive...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $96K *

Lead strategic marketing and business development initiatives to enhance brand awareness, improve customer engagement, and drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement me...

3 days ago

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

$94K - $121K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and sustainability within solid waste operations. Oversee inspections, audits, and performance monitoring to enhance resource recovery and environmental practice...

3 days ago

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

$94K - $121K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and sustainability within solid waste operations. Oversee regulatory adherence, performance monitoring, and resource recovery initiatives while collaborating wit...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape strategic policy and evaluation initiatives, providing expert analysis and guidance to senior officials. Lead a division focused on evidence-informed strategies, legislative development, and per...

3 days ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Elevate data engineering excellence by designing and implementing complex data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to drive impactful data initiatives and architectural inno...

United StatesRemote

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize New York's digital infrastructure initiatives by leading broadband project implementations, streamlining permitting processes, and enhancing collaboration with stakeholders to accelerate deli...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Analyze complex acquisition policies and project data to enhance program quality. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and provide expert guidance to ensure successful project outcomes and...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of grant management by providing essential support for post-award activities, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial processes within a dynamic team environment...

3 days ago

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

$83K - $107K *

Shape the future of clinical testing by leading lab operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing protocols to support research and testing. Collaborate with teams to maximize lab capabilities and ov...

3 days ago

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

$83K - $107K *

Lead the planning and execution of clinical testing, ensuring compliance with regulations while maximizing lab capabilities. Supervise workflow, evaluate performance, and implement protocols to suppor...

3 days ago

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

$122K - $153K *

Advance impactful research initiatives by leading complex studies and managing multiple projects. Collaborate with clients and partners to generate actionable insights while mentoring colleagues and e...

Alameda, CARemote

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

$122K - $153K *

Drive impactful research and evaluation projects, ensuring methodological rigor and client satisfaction while mentoring colleagues and enhancing early childhood mathematics initiatives across diverse...

3 days ago

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

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