Administrator Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Satellite Policy Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

Program Management Specialist

  • Bowie, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowie, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting: JR101162 Program Management Specialist (Open) Department: Title III Student Success, JM Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Open Date: 07-11-2025 Close Date: $48,138...

Front Office Coordinator - Owings Mills (Premier), MD

  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 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...

Senior Policy Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

CSSP seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to support its work in multiple areas,with a primary focus on CSSP's work with public human services and social services systems....

Senior Financial Policy Analyst

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Company Description The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for...

Compliance Policy Analyst, Lead Associate

  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Peraton is looking for a Lead Associate Compliance Policy Analyst to support the government customers Office of Compliance for Cyber and Operations. The Office of Compliance is...

Administrative Supervisor (11724, E20)

  • Greenbelt, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenbelt, MD (13 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional...

Benefits Specialist I

  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 6 days ago

Salary: $20-$22 / Hour Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful...

Social Work Case Manager II

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

and reassessment, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling....

Front Office Coordinator - Baltimore (City Hampd), MD

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 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...

Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education unidosus Washington, DC SUMMARY The Policy Analyst, Early Childhood Education, is housed in the Office of Policy and Advocacy and based in Washington, DC....

Counterintelligence Policy Analyst Support

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Counterintelligence Policy Analyst Support i270 Solutions Group View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Intelligence Pentagon, DC (ON/OFF-SITE) Position Overview Provide...

Financial Policy Analyst

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Company Description The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for...

Counterintelligence Policy Analyst Support

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Mount Indie is hiring a Counterintelligence Policy Analyst Support role to provide guidance to the OUSD(I&S) Counterintelligence and Law Enforcement (CI&LE) Directorate seniors and staff...

Dental Front Office Coordinator

  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Dr. Hank Gakavian, DDS proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will...

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Salary for Administrator Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Administrators in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
36.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.1%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
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 Columbia, MD
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%