The Launchpad by Second Day

Overall estimated read time: 12 minutes

Last updated: July 2021

Administration sometimes can be stereotyped negatively, but its core meaning is to manage or run an organization. Administration and operations are critical to keeping an organization humming along and are one of the best ways to understand the full scope of what is going on at an organization. It is also one of the most accessible jobs at many organizations, making it a tremendous way to get your foot in the door with organizations or issues that you care about. Whether you want to build a career in admin/operations or use it as a launchpad to pivot into another role, it is a great way to learn on the job what it takes to run an effective organization.

If this career path sounds exciting to you, this guide will take you through everything you need to know about working in admin/operations. To inform our work, Second Day has spoken to experts in the field and gathered the best information out there for upcoming graduates and recent graduates. First, the guide will take you through the different entry-level positions to look out for in this field. Then, we’ll provide tips on actually getting those jobs in Admin/operations. We’ll finish with our next three steps: actionable items you can take to make progress towards finding your first job in admin/operations. Let’s get started!