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.
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.
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.
Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on positions that align with your skills, experience, and professional goals.
$160K - $200K *
Champion the future of education by leading a dynamic team focused on student success, community engagement, and academic excellence. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to elevate th...
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$87K - $108K *
Transform legal defense by providing dedicated indigent representation, managing active caseloads, and ensuring thorough preparation for trials and proceedings while collaborating with clients and col...
4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Manage and coordinate diverse projects across departments, overseeing full life cycles of initiatives. Provide analytical support and facilitate collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and pol...
4 days ago
DWM Watershed Manager II (Safety & Security)
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to lead administrative and operational functions, manage budgets, and enhance collaboration within the Office of Safety, Security & Emergency Management, ensuring effective risk ma...
4 days ago
Assistant Professor - General Surgery
$180K - $220K *
Champion surgical excellence by providing comprehensive care in elective and acute settings. Collaborate with residents and leverage research opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to the comm...
4 days ago
Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA)- General GI/Motility- Outpatient
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in gastroenterology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to provide evidence-based treatment and enhance patient outcom...
4 days ago
Associate Director, Contract Registration, DCP - 27006
$80K - $117K *
Empower procurement excellence by overseeing contract registration processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency in NYCPS’s largest contract operations. Collaborate across departments to refi...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in sports medicine by leading comprehensive health care for student-athletes. Oversee injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation while ensuring compliance with NCAA and institut...
4 days ago
Facilities Planning and Compliance Manager
$88K - $110K *
Manage and evaluate districtwide maintenance programs, ensuring optimal facility performance and compliance. Collaborate with teams to develop multi-year plans, oversee projects, and maintain energy m...
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Leader, Interface, Permits, License, Approvals, and Agreements (IPLAA)
$151K - $189K *
Lead the charge in overseeing technical integration of permits, licenses, and agreements for a major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance and collaboration across multiple stakeholders througho...
4 days ago
Psychological Services Specialist, DOC - SCI Coal Township
$69K - $104K *
Join us to provide vital mental health support to inmates through counseling, assessments, and crisis intervention, while collaborating with various departments to enhance psychological services and g...
4 days ago
Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Quality Assurance - $3,000 sign on bonus
$92K - $114K *
Champion quality assurance in transportation projects, managing complex construction phases and ensuring compliance through expert analysis and contract oversight. Collaborate with teams to enhance pr...
4 days ago
Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Quality Assurance - $3,000 sign on bonus
$92K - $114K *
Partner with us to lead construction quality assurance efforts and manage complex transportation projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to ensure quality control, resolve claims, and drive proje...
4 days ago
DSHS BHHA Psychologist- Forensic Evaluator
$119K - $160K *
Unlock potential by conducting forensic evaluations and providing expert testimony in a collaborative environment. Engage with legal and mental health systems to support individuals involved in the cr...
4 days ago
Assistant Attorney General - Transportation & Public Construction Division, Tumwater
$83K - $157K *
Empower your legal career by joining a dynamic team providing essential legal support to state agencies. Engage in diverse legal issues, from real estate to emergency management, while fostering colla...
4 days ago
Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)
$76K - $102K *
Oversee bridge inspection and maintenance programs, collaborating with engineers and contractors to ensure project success. Utilize your expertise to mentor others and enhance regional infrastructure...
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$100K - $140K *
Optimize healthcare operations as you support the EHR system, resolve technical issues, and enhance user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system functionality aligns with clinical n...
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$100K - $140K *
Empower the efficient operation of EHR systems within healthcare settings by providing technical support, resolving issues, and enhancing user experience through collaboration and continuous improveme...
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Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Academic Research
$82K - $91K *
Elevate our grant management efforts by leading a dedicated team to secure and oversee funding opportunities, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with stakeholders to support academic rese...
4 days ago
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Family Support Division
$92K - $153K *
Elevate your legal career by joining a dynamic team focused on family law and social justice. Collaborate with dedicated professionals to support families and ensure equitable outcomes in child suppor...
4 days ago
Manager - Realty and Space Planning
$107K - $149K *
Lead the charge in managing realty and office space planning for government departments. Oversee a team, negotiate contracts, and ensure excellent client service while fostering innovation in a suppor...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure and services. As a key leader, you'll oversee operations, manage personnel, and ensure compliance while driving departmental goals an...
4 days ago
Director, Maintenance & Operations, Maintenance Services
$100K - $120K *
Unlock strategic leadership in facilities management, overseeing operations, budget, and team development to ensure sustainable infrastructure and compliance with regulations while enhancing campus se...
4 days ago
$119K - $168K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace research by ensuring airworthiness and safety for innovative aircraft modifications and integrations, collaborating with multi-disciplinary experts...
4 days ago
Instructor, Instructor of Clinical Practice, PEM - Colorado Springs
$225K - $245K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric emergency care. As a Clinical Faculty member, you'll deliver critical medical services, mentor future healthcare professionals, and enga...
4 days ago
What types of jobs are included in Education, Government & Non-Profit?
This category includes professional and leadership roles across educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Examples may include education administration, public policy, program leadership, finance, operations, research, and fundraising.
Are these jobs focused on experienced professionals?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, which are generally suited to candidates with relevant experience and expertise. Review each listing for its specific qualifications.
What skills are valued in these industries?
Commonly valued skills include leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, program management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of the relevant public-service, education, or nonprofit environment.
How can I find a role that fits my background?
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