Associate Director, Administration

Job overview

The Associate Director, Administration role is primarily onsite in Venus, FL, with periodic work at Buck Island Ranch or other Archbold locations. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000–$120,000. Archbold Biological Station is a nonprofit research, conservation, and education organization focused on ecological research and preserving natural heritage. Reporting to the Executive Director and CEO, the Associate Director leads managers and professionals across administrative and mission-support functions. The role strengthens internal coordination, people management, and organizational systems so Archbold can carry out its research, conservation, education, and engagement work effectively.

What you'll do

• Supervise managers and professionals
• establish roles, decision authority, expectations, and accountability
• coach staff and supervisors
• partner with Human Resources on hiring and staff development
• oversee assigned administrative, engagement, and mission-support functions
• translate priorities into work plans and follow-through
• improve systems and cross-functional coordination
• support maintenance and operational functions
• contribute to annual planning and budgeting
• and coordinate organization-wide initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

administration

people leadership

organizational operations

program management

research

conservation

education

nonprofit

onsite

venus fl

archbold biological station

$100k–$120k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Why this role

The role spans administration, human resources, education, communications, events, facilities, archives, and intern and volunteer coordination across Archbold’s mission.

About the employer

Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.