Administrator Jobs in Darien, IL

An Administrator in the social service industry is responsible for managing the daily operations of a social service entity, such as a nursing home, a social welfare agency, a community center, or a non-profit organization. They oversee the strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing, ensuring the services provided meet the community's needs and comply with government regulations. They also play a crucial role in creating and implementing policies, resolving conflicts, improving efficiency, and ensuring the satisfaction of both staff and service recipients.

An Administrator should possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a sound understanding of social services, their regulations, and their impact on communities. Additionally, they must possess a strong acumen for business and management principles. Relevant bachelor's or master's degrees, as well as certain certifications, such as the Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) or the Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM), can be beneficial. Before becoming an Administrator, a person may have roles such as a Social Worker, Social Services Director, or Program Manager.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Regional Contract Analyst Lead

Requires two years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development....

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Staff Assistant

Anticipated Starting Salary $6242/month; Full Salary Range $6242-$9021/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human...

services field (child, family, and community services, early childhood development, guidance and counseling, home economics-child and family services, human service administration, human services marriage...

Bilingual Patient Benefits Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Who We Are If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that's impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the...

Front Office Coordinator - New Lenox (East), IL

  • New Lenox, IL (16 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (16 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athletico's Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Public Service Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 48355 Closing Date: 09/02/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 Skill Option: Health and Human Services Bilingual...

Office Coordinator

  • Crestwood, IL (14 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (14 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us? A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us. Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for...

Front Desk / Office Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 3 days ago

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. Its what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your...

Front Office Coordinator - Chicago (Merchandise Mart), IL

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athletico's Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Benefits Specialist

  • Oak Brook, IL (5 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (5 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 5 days ago

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard...

Front Office Coordinator - Skokie (North), IL

  • Skokie, IL (24 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (24 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Benefits Specialist

  • Naperville, IL (7 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (7 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Yes Percentage Of Time Job Duty Name 8 Description of Job Duty Acts as the college administrator for employee paid time off benefits and uses attendance system to track and adjust benefits as needed...

Development Database Administrator

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 8 days ago

MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage...

Benefits Specialist

  • Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Globe Life's Radu Group is looking to fill an opening for Benefits Specialist. The company is growing and continues their expansion into new territories. Looking for an immediate hire for Benefits...

Administrative Supervisor - Excluded

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Darien, IL)
  • 9 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience Four (4) years of clerical and administrative work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the...

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Salary for Administrator Jobs in Darien, IL

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Highest Education Level

Administrators in Darien, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
36.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Administrators in Darien, IL
4-6 years
26.1%
2-4 years
18.4%
6-8 years
18.0%
1-2 years
17.4%
Less than 1 year
12.3%
8-10 years
5.9%
10+ years
1.8%