Leadership Manager

    Business & Management

    CIP Name: Leadership Manager|CIP Code: 52.0213
    SOC Codes: 25-1011, 11-3121, 11-3131, 13-1111, 11-2033

    A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting.

    $123K
    Median Salary
    +5.7%
    Job Growth
    6mo-1.5yr
    Training
    8.1K
    Jobs/Year
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    What Leadership Managers Do

    A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting.

    Common Tasks

    Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    • 1Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
    • 2Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
    • 3Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
    • 4Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
    • 5Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.

    What You'll Learn

    organizational planningdynamics of leadershipfinanceteam buildingconflict resolution and mediationcommunication and other management skills

    Types of Leadership Managers

    Accounting InstructorAccounting ProfessorAssociate ProfessorBusiness Administration ProfessorBusiness InstructorBusiness ProfessorInstructorManagement ProfessorMarketing ProfessorProfessorEmployee Relations ManagerHR Admin Director (Human Resources Administration Director)HR Director (Human Resources Director)HR Manager (Human Resources Manager)HR Ops Manager (Human Resources Operations Manager)HR VP (Human Resources Vice President)Recruitment DirectorEducation and Development ManagerL and D Director (Learning and Development Director)Learning ManagerOrganizational Development Manager (OD Manager)Staff Development DirectorStaff Training and Development ManagerTraining DirectorTraining ManagerTraining and Development Coordinator (T and D Coordinator)Training and Development Director (T and D Director)Administrative AnalystBusiness AnalystBusiness ConsultantEmployment Programs AnalystManagement AnalystManagement ConsultantOrganizational Development ConsultantPerformance Management AnalystProgram Management AnalystAdvancement DirectorAnnual Giving DirectorDevelopment DirectorDonor Engagement DirectorFoundation DirectorFundraising ManagerIndividual Giving DirectorIndividual Giving ManagerInstitutional Advancement VP (Institutional Advancement Vice President)Major Gifts Director

    Work Environment

    Locations

    • • Corporate offices
    • • Nonprofit organizations
    • • Government agencies
    • • Colleges and universities
    • • Consulting firms

    Schedule

    Most roles follow a standard weekday office schedule, with occasional longer hours during deadlines, events, or organizational changes.

    Physical Demands

    Work is primarily desk-based with high sitting time and frequent computer use. Physical exertion is generally low, though meetings, presentations, and event support can require some standing and light activity.

    Salary & Job Outlook

    Median $123,480
    $73,694$213,591+
    Entry Level
    10th percentile
    $73,694
    Early Career
    25th percentile
    $92,892
    Median
    50th percentile
    $123,480
    Experienced
    75th percentile
    $166,420
    Top Earners
    90th percentile
    $213,591+

    National Employment: 1,492,200 jobs

    Top Paying States

    New York$165KMassachusetts$145KNew Jersey$137KWashington$136KDC$132K

    Why Demand May Grow

    Organizations are investing more in leadership, HR, training, and process improvement to retain talent and adapt to change. Nonprofits and institutions also need skilled managers to grow fundraising and run programs efficiently.

    Skills You'll Need

    Leadership and team buildingClear written and verbal communicationConflict resolution and mediationBudgeting and financial planningStrategic planning and organizational designData analysis and process improvementStakeholder management and negotiationProject management and prioritization

    Pros & Cons

    Pros

    • • Strong earning potential in many management tracks
    • • Transferable skills across industries (business, government, nonprofit, education)
    • • Opportunities to lead teams and influence strategy
    • • Varied work involving people, planning, and problem-solving
    • • Clear advancement paths into senior leadership

    Cons

    • • Moderate to high time pressure and frequent deadlines
    • • Conflict management and difficult conversations are common
    • • Accountability for budgets, performance, and results can be stressful
    • • May require long hours during projects, audits, or fundraising events
    • • Some roles require travel or frequent meetings
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