Chief Administrative Officer Jobs
Chief Administrative Officer jobs are open across healthcare, higher education, government, financial services, and large nonprofits, at every level from deputy CAO to enterprise-wide executive, with specializations in operations strategy, regulatory compliance, and organizational governance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - Director
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Date Posted:
10/30/2026
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Location:
Brenham ISD Administration Office
Brenham Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position:Administrative Assistant to Chief Financial OfficerDepartment/School:
Central Office Administration
Pay Information:Clerical Compensation Plan
Days: 226Supervised By:
Chief Financial Officer
FLSA:Non-ExemptDate Revised:
October 2026
Primary Purpose:
Under moderate supervision, organize and manage the routine work activities of a central administrative department office and provide clerical support to a director or department head and other staff members.
Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
Minimal: High school diploma or GED; and three years of secretarial experience or Associates degreeBachelor degree preferred
Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the assigned directors.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget reports. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
- Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
- Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and submit them in accordance with district procedures.
- Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.
- Make meeting arrangements for department activities including preparing materials, scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Skills in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance.
- Ability to create, sort/filter, and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Ability to create presentations in multiple programs, such as Google sheets.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or the department.
- Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities.
- Basic math skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.-
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Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - Director
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Date Posted:
10/30/2026
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Location:
Brenham ISD Administration Office
Brenham Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position:Administrative Assistant to Chief Financial OfficerDepartment/School:
Central Office Administration
Pay Information:Clerical Compensation Plan
Days: 226Supervised By:
Chief Financial Officer
FLSA:Non-ExemptDate Revised:
October 2026
Primary Purpose:
Under moderate supervision, organize and manage the routine work activities of a central administrative department office and provide clerical support to a director or department head and other staff members.
Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
Minimal: High school diploma or GED; and three years of secretarial experience or Associates degreeBachelor degree preferred
Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the assigned directors.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget reports. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
- Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
- Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and submit them in accordance with district procedures.
- Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.
- Make meeting arrangements for department activities including preparing materials, scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Skills in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance.
- Ability to create, sort/filter, and manipulate spreadsheets.
- Ability to create presentations in multiple programs, such as Google sheets.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or the department.
- Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities.
- Basic math skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.-
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief administrative officer jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive operations or administrative leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-departmental budgets and operational planning cycles
- Strong background in policy development, compliance oversight, and regulatory reporting
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and organizational performance tools
- Master's degree in business administration or public administration preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Chief Administrative Officer Job Search
Quantify operational scope on your resume
Chief administrative officer roles demand evidence of scale. Replace vague statements with figures that show budget authority, headcount overseen, and number of departments unified under your leadership. Hiring committees screen for proof of cross-functional ownership, not just coordination.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief administrative officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations in active transition
Healthcare systems merging divisions, universities restructuring administration, and nonprofits scaling programs all generate genuine CAO demand. Filter your search by organizations that have recently announced restructuring, accreditation changes, or leadership transitions to find openings before they go cold.
Align your resume to the reporting line
A CAO reporting to a CEO needs a different emphasis than one reporting to a board or CFO. Read the org chart signals in each posting and front-load the resume summary with the governance, finance, or operational priorities that match that specific chain of command.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Interviewers for CAO roles consistently ask how you've unified competing department heads around a shared operational goal. Build two or three concrete examples that name the stakeholders, the conflict, and the measurable outcome you drove before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
In CAO offers, authority over budget, staffing decisions, and vendor contracts varies dramatically between organizations. Clarify decision-making authority and direct report structure during the offer stage, before final terms are set, so you're not narrowing the role after accepting it.
Chief Administrative Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief administrative officers?
The companies hiring the most chief administrative officers right now include Aspirus Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and Falcata, with the largest share of openings in New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, public universities, and large nonprofits consistently account for a substantial portion of active postings.
How many chief administrative officer jobs are remote?
About 67% of chief administrative officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination demands of most CAO roles. Functions tied to policy development, strategic planning, and executive communications tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles with direct facilities or operations oversight are most often on-site.
How do you become a chief administrative officer?
Most chief administrative officers build toward the role through progressive leadership positions in operations, finance, or general management, typically moving through director and vice president levels before reaching the CAO title. Earning an advanced degree in business or public administration strengthens candidacy, as does demonstrated experience unifying multiple departments, managing large budgets, and leading organization-wide initiatives through completion.
Can you get a chief administrative officer job with limited leadership experience?
Direct CAO appointments with limited experience are uncommon, but entry points exist through deputy CAO, chief of staff, or director of operations roles within mid-sized organizations where the scope of work mirrors CAO responsibilities. Building expertise in budget management, cross-departmental coordination, and compliance oversight in those roles creates a credible path to the CAO title over time.
What does the chief administrative officer interview process look like?
The CAO interview process typically runs through several stages: an initial screen with HR or a search committee, followed by competency-based interviews with the CEO or board, and often a presentation round where you propose an operational framework or respond to a case scenario. Final-stage conversations frequently include meetings with direct reports and peer executives to assess cultural and leadership fit.
Where can I find and apply to chief administrative officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief administrative officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and functional background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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