Administration jobs and conferences

Executive assistants, office management and administrative leadership. Administration has about 5,708 verified open jobs on NextChapter right now, with a typical posted salary of $81,000 a year. About 97% of openings are entry or early-career level. 106 conferences are tagged to it, 79 with dates announced.

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Administration market snapshot

Every figure names its source and period. Estimates are labeled as estimates; AI exposure is what AI could do in principle, not a measured job loss.

Verified open jobs
about 5,708

Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.

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Typical posted salary
$81,000 a year (middle half $64,000 to $103,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 834 of the newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Entry or early-career level
97% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Say no experience is needed
1% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: phrase detected in the posting, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Ask for AI skills
2% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: AI-skill tagger on the posting text, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Remote
2% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data, newest 5,000 verified open jobs.

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Median annual wage, Office & admin support occupations
$47,450

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, national, all industries, May 2025.

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Observed AI exposure, Office & admin support occupations
19% of tasks show work-related Claude usage (average across 50 occupations)

Source: Anthropic Economic Index, labor market impacts, March 2026: coverage of tasks, not job loss, estimate.

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AI task exposure, closest group (Office & admin support)
60 out of 100: what AI could do in principle, not a measured job loss

Source: NextChapter White Collar Employment Report, September 2026; Eloundou et al. (2024) task-exposure score, estimate.

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Employment change, Office & admin support
+0.8% from 2022 to 2026

Source: NextChapter White Collar Employment Report, September 2026, Census CPS (NextChapter calculation), January to August, 2022 and 2026.

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Unemployed 27+ weeks, last job in Office & admin support
26.4% of unemployed people

Source: NextChapter White Collar Employment Report, September 2026, Census CPS (NextChapter calculation), January to August 2026, 1,277 respondents.

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Conferences in the catalog for Administration
106, 79 with dates announced

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, checked against each event’s own site.

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Next conference
TACRAO Annual Conference, Nov 8, 2026

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

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Median published ticket price
$775

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, lowest published price, 31 conferences with a price.

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Open calls for speakers
17 conferences

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

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Skills most often named in openings

  1. 1. excel13%
  2. 2. powerpoint9%
  3. 3. logistics9%
  4. 4. onboarding6%
  5. 5. project management3%
  6. 6. procurement2%
  7. 7. litigation2%
  8. 8. sharepoint2%

States with the most openings

  1. 1. NY13%
  2. 2. CA12%
  3. 3. TX9%
  4. 4. FL8%
  5. 5. MA6%

What Administration jobs pay

Advertised pay on live postings that state it, annual in US dollars.

Administration pay: median $66,000, middle half $46,000 to $88,000, from 1,560 postings. See also the skills that pay more.

Open Administration jobs

Verified against the employer’s own career site within the last week.

Showing the newest 15 of about 5,708 verified open jobs here. Search all jobs

Industries hiring for this function

Employers hiring

Ranked: the employers hiring the most administration jobs

Administration conferences

Conferences tagged for this function, plus events with no function tag whose attendee roles point here.

  • TACRAO Annual Conference

    Nov 8 to Nov 11, 2026 · Houston, TX

    Paid ticket. Fee schedule is a linked PDF; not stated on the page.

  • OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show

    Nov 15 to Nov 17, 2026 · Columbus, OH

    Ticket About $400. Registration $400; Black Caucus Dinner $95 and Monday luncheon $75 are separate.

    Open call for speakers

  • New Jersey State League of Municipalities Annual Conference

    Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · Atlantic City, NJ

    Paid ticket. Official site says registration is open but lists no fees; session proposal portal is closed.

  • KACo Conference & Exposition

    Nov 18 to Nov 20, 2026 · Lexington, KY

    Ticket $469 to $569. $469 members, $569 non-members; early bird ends Nov 4; spouse registration free.

  • WSAE Annual Summit

    Nov 18 to Nov 19, 2026 · Pewaukee, WI

    Paid ticket. Registration fee on separate page

  • WSSDA Annual Conference

    Nov 19 to Nov 21, 2026 · Spokane, WA

    Ticket $580 to $655. Full conference regular $580 through Sept 25, $655 from Sept 26; guest/non-member $1,700 then $2,260.…

    Open call for speakers

  • IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference

    Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · Chicago, IL

    Paid ticket. Early-bird for IASB members ended Oct 15; pricing not captured.

  • FSBA/FADSS Annual Joint Conference

    Dec 1 to Dec 4, 2026 · Tampa, FL

    Ticket $375 to $829. Conference Dec 2-4: member $375 (daily $195), non-member $799; onsite adds a $30 late fee. Academies Dec 1…

  • ExcelinEd National Summit on Education

    Dec 2 to Dec 4, 2026 · Washington, DC

    Paid ticket. Pricing not captured.

  • PCMA Convening Leaders

    Jan 10 to Jan 13, 2027 · Miami Beach, FL

    Ticket $1,349 to $2,095. Organizer/Strategist & Marketer: member $1,349 advance (to Nov 19), $1,499 regular, $1,649 onsite;…

  • APAP|NYC

    Jan 15 to Jan 19, 2027 · New York, NY

    Ticket $875 to $1,125. Early bird $875 to Nov 5; $1,075 to Jan 12; onsite $1,125; one-day $595. Requires APAP membership from $60.

  • Catholic Social Ministry Gathering

    Jan 31 to Feb 2, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Paid ticket. Fee amounts not shown; early bird, regular and late pricing tiers.

  • SACRAO Annual Meeting

    Jan 31 to Feb 3, 2027 · Jackson, MS

    Paid ticket. Prices not shown on the page.

  • CADCA National Leadership Forum

    Feb 1 to Feb 4, 2027 · National Harbor, MD

    Ticket $795 to $1,205. Adult member $795 early (through Dec 14), $895 advance, $995 on-site; adult non-member $1,005 / $1,105 /…

  • CAA Annual Conference

    Feb 3 to Feb 6, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Fees not read.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 31, 2026

  • K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Conference

    Feb 17 to Feb 19, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Super Early Bird rates through 10/31/2026; base price not listed.

  • NACo Legislative Conference

    Feb 20 to Feb 23, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Ticket $599 to $1,750. Corporate non-member $1,200 early bird to $1,750 onsite; county/government rate $599-$799. Washington…

  • NMHEAR Conference

    Feb 25 to Feb 26, 2027 · Albuquerque, NM

    Paid ticket. Registration opening soon

  • Kentucky Healthcare Innovation Summit

    Mar 3, 2027 · Louisville, KY

    Ticket $299 to $399. $299 Chamber members, non-profits and government; $399 non-members. Registration opening soon.

  • HBMA Innovation Conference

    Mar 8 to Mar 10, 2027 · Colorado Springs, CO

    Ticket $799 to $1,099. Early bird through Jan 15, 2027: member $799, non-member $1,099. Standard rate after that not shown.

  • Board Professionals Conference

    Mar 11 to Mar 13, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Ticket $910 to $1,830. Member early bird $910 (to 12/9/2026), member $1,220, non-member $1,830.

  • AAHHE Annual Conference

    Mar 12 to Mar 14, 2027 · Sacramento, CA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens November 2026; capped at 400 attendees.

  • COSSBA National Conference

    Mar 12 to Mar 14, 2027 · Dallas, TX

    Ticket $775 to $1,350. Member early bird $775 to 1/12/2027, then $875; non-member $975; preconference combos up to $1,350.

  • PALTmed Annual Meeting (formerly PALTC)

    Mar 18 to Mar 20, 2027 · Albuquerque, NM

    Paid ticket. Registration opens in November 2026; prices not yet posted.

  • LMA Annual Conference

    Mar 22 to Mar 24, 2027 · Seattle, WA

    Ticket $1,785 to $2,925. Full conference: LMA member $1,785 super early bird (first 100), $1,985 early (to Feb 8), $2,185…

    Open call for speakers

  • On Aging (American Society on Aging)

    Mar 29 to Apr 1, 2027 · San Diego, CA

    Ticket $520 to $885. Member $585 standard, $520 retired/student; non-member $885 standard, $710 retired/student.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Aug 16, 2026

  • BHB VALUE Conference

    Mar 31 to Apr 2, 2027 · Nashville, TN

    Ticket $725 to $1,450. Provider rate: early bird $725 (ended 9/30/2026) up to $1,450 full price. Vendor rate $3,750 (not…

    Open call for speakers

  • Critical Access Hospital Conference

    Mar 31 to Apr 2, 2027 · Omaha, NE

    Ticket $400 to $700. $700 general admission; $400 for clients with a discount code.

  • OSMA Annual Meeting

    Apr 2 to Apr 4, 2027 · Westerville, OH

    Free expo, paid sessions. Pricing not listed.

  • AACRAO Annual Meeting

    Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2027 · Long Beach, CA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens early Dec 2026; prices not yet listed.

    Open call for speakers

  • Ellucian Live

    Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Super early bird Oct 5-30, 2026; group pricing for 10+.

  • SACUBO Annual Convention

    Apr 4 to Apr 6, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens in November 2026; fees not yet listed

  • Cvent CONNECT

    Apr 5 to Apr 8, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Paid ticket. Pricing not published on the pages read.

  • CASBO Con

    Apr 7 to Apr 9, 2027 · Sacramento, CA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens Nov 4, 2026; fees not stated.

  • AWHE Annual Conference

    Apr 7 to Apr 9, 2027 · Tucson, AZ

    Paid ticket. Prices not listed.

  • AMGA Annual Conference

    Apr 12 to Apr 16, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Ticket $1,095 to $1,495. Last year's early bird: $1,095 member, $1,495 non-member; 2027 fees not yet published (registration…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Jul 17, 2026

  • NatCon

    Apr 12 to Apr 14, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Ticket $975 to $1,475. Three-day: early $975 (100% member) / $1,025 (member) / $1,275 (non-member) until Jan 13, 2027; advance…

    Open call for speakers

  • Educating Leaders

    Apr 14 to Apr 16, 2027 · Philadelphia, PA

    Ticket $1,000 to $1,200. Early $1,000 (12/8-1/15), advance $1,100, regular $1,200; workshops $275-$450.

  • NAGAP GEM Summit

    Apr 21 to Apr 24, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Member discounts offered

  • NFBPA FORUM

    Apr 21 to Apr 25, 2027 · Seattle, WA

    Paid ticket. Registration rate not shown (a flash sale was advertised); members get discounted registration.

    Open call for speakers

  • Transforming Local Government (TLG)

    Apr 25 to Apr 28, 2027 · Kansas City, MO

    Ticket $750 to $1,500. Government members $750 early (through Jan 31, 2027), $850 regular; nonmember government $1,000 / $1,300;…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Oct 30, 2026

  • IFMA Facility Fusion Conference & Expo

    Apr 27 to Apr 29, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Full-event member, regular and student amounts are only in a price grid image; early bird ends Feb 5, 2027.

  • MGMA Operations Conference

    May 2 to May 4, 2027 · Seattle, WA

    Paid ticket. Registration not open; pricing not published yet.

  • NCLM CityVision

    May 4 to May 6, 2027 · Winston-Salem, NC

    Paid ticket. Prices not listed; use the events contact form.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Oct 30, 2026

  • AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo

    May 5 to May 8, 2027 · Houston, TX

    Ticket $275 to $1,045. Member $595 super early (to Jan 22), $675 early, $750 advanced, $820 onsite; non-member $795 / $900 / $975…

    Open call for speakers · deadline Sep 21, 2026

  • Opera Conference

    May 12 to May 14, 2027 · Milwaukee, WI

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read.

  • NCPERS Annual Conference & Exhibition

    May 16 to May 19, 2027 · New York, NY

    Ticket About $1,595

  • OHCA Annual Convention & Expo

    May 17 to May 20, 2027 · Columbus, OH

    Paid ticket. Registration opens February 2027.

  • NRHA Annual Rural Health Conference

    May 18 to May 21, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Registration opens January 2027; 2027 fees not yet posted.

    Open call for speakers · deadline Jan 15, 2027

  • ALA Annual Conference & Expo (Association of Legal Administrators)

    May 23 to May 26, 2027 · Milwaukee, WI

    Ticket $1,525 to $1,925. Member early-bird $1,525 through Mar 26, standard member $1,925; nonmember and retiree rates also listed.

  • NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo

    Jun 1 to Jun 4, 2027 · Los Angeles, CA

    Paid ticket. NAFSA membership saves $300 on registration; first-year membership $199

  • League of American Orchestras National Conference

    Jun 2 to Jun 4, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Registration fees not listed; hotel $219 per night.

    Open call for speakers

  • Slate Summit

    Jun 2 to Jun 4, 2027 · Nashville, TN

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • FASA Discover

    Jun 6 to Jun 9, 2027 · Four Corners (Orlando area), FL

    Ticket $399 to $500. Member $399, non-member $459, company rep $500; award winners $275. Early bird closes Mar 17, 2027.

  • OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute

    Jun 8 to Jun 10, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • NAB Annual Meeting (nursing home administrator licensing boards)

    Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2027 · Colorado Springs, CO

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read.

  • Wisconsin Rural Health Conference

    Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2027 · Wisconsin Dells, WI

    Paid ticket. Price not published on the page read.

  • NeoCon

    Jun 13 to Jun 16, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Free expo, paid sessions. 2027 registration opens February 2027; price not yet published.

  • Dance/USA National Conference

    Jun 23 to Jun 25, 2027 · Denver, CO

    Paid ticket. Registration details to come.

  • ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

    Jun 24 to Jun 28, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket, price not listed

    Open call for speakers

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