100+ Admin & Office Support Jobs in San Diego, CA

Every active opening we track in this market, read alongside the hiring conditions, pay, and employer demand from our August 2026 report.

139 active openings in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, published within the last 30 days, across 115 employers. 13 were published in the last 48 hours and 30 in the last 7 days. As of October 7, 2026.

Full August 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 119 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $48,880 at the 25th percentile, $57,200 at the median and $78,480 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of October 7, 2026

Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week

Live from the Callings.ai index of over 13 million postings, refreshed hourly and re-checked here nightly. Roles that close are dropped at the next refresh.

Veterinary Receptionist (Care Coordinator)- Swing Shift - Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego

PetVet Care Centers | Poway, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $20 - $25 hourly | Posted 2026-10-07

PetVet Care Centers operates a network of over 420 veterinary hospitals across the nation.

A care coordinator role providing administrative and customer service support at an animal emergency clinic.

Veterinary Receptionist (Care Coordinator)- Swing Shift - Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego

PetVet Care Centers | Poway, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $20 - $25 hourly | Posted 2026-10-06

PetVet Care Centers operates a network of locally led animal emergency clinics and hospitals across the U.S.

A Care Coordinator role providing administrative and customer service support in a veterinary emergency clinic setting.

Executive Assistant

BlueViewBuilder | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-10-06

Blue View Builders makes construction affordable using modular components, site-built construction, and green initiatives.

Support the CEO of a construction company by managing calendars, coordinating projects, and handling correspondence and documentation.

Office Operations and Fiscal Compliance Lead (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II)

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $5,797 - $8,445 monthly | Posted 2026-10-06

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is a leader in business education within the California State University system.

Coordinate administrative operations, budget activities, and resource planning for the Career Services department while leading staff and managing projects.

23001 - Programme Office Support Manager

Ministry of Justice UK | National City, United Kingdom

Full-time | Hybrid | £37,417 - £44,432 yearly | Posted 2026-10-06

The Ministry of Justice UK is a government department responsible for the administration of justice in the United Kingdom.

Support the delivery of a high-side infrastructure environment across the department through programme management and intelligence sharing.

Administrative Assistant 1

Northrop Grumman | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $39,700 - $66,100 yearly | Posted 2026-10-06

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company.

Provide field administrative support to the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity team by coordinating travel, managing deployment readiness, and handling confidential information.

Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) - Administrative Assistant 1

Northrop Grumman | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $39,700 - $66,100 yearly | Posted 2026-10-06

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company.

Provide administrative support to a team of over 120 personnel, focusing on field engineering networked information solutions and deployment readiness.

Office Operations and Fiscal Compliance Lead (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II)

California State University | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $5,797 - $8,445 monthly | Posted 2026-10-05

California State University is the largest four-year public university system in the U.S.

Coordinate administrative operations, budget activities, and resource planning for Career Services while providing operational leadership.

Front Desk Dental Receptionist - 3D printing assistant

Sorrentovalleysmiles | San Diego, California, United States

Part-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-05

Sorrento Valley Smiles is a dental practice led by Dr. Pravina Reddy DMD providing quality dental care in San Diego.

A receptionist role focused on patient service, appointment scheduling, administrative support, and coordinating 3D printer jobs in a dental office.

Office Manager

Centennial Real Estate Co. | National City, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $31.25 - $36.06 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

Centennial is a retail real estate owner and operator managing shopping, dining, and mixed-use destinations.

Manages office administration, tenant records, and financial documentation while providing support to management and staff.

Administrative Assistant - Property Management

Fandfinc | La Jolla, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $24 - $25 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

F&F Properties is a real estate investment and management company focused on modernizing properties and maximizing housing availability.

Support property operations, leasing processes, and resident services with administrative tasks, document processing, and resident relations.

Legal Executive Assistant

SDCWA | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-05

The San Diego County Water Authority is a public agency providing water supplies to retail providers and residents.

Support the Office of the General Counsel with confidential secretarial, administrative, supervisory, and office management services.

Bilingual Medical Receptionist - TEMPORARY - (10728734) - Encinitas

Truecare | Encinitas, California, United States

Temporary | On-site | $23 - $32.20 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider offering primary care, wellness services, and support programs to underserved communities in San D...

Support clinic operations and patient experiences by managing front desk tasks, scheduling appointments, and communicating with patients in a bilingual environment.

Administrative Assistant II

Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $21 - $26 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

Family Health Centers of San Diego provides caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special...

A liaison role involving administrative support, data analysis, report creation, and coordination of projects and schedules within a healthcare organization.

Executive Assistant, Programs

Center for Children | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $23 - $26 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

The San Diego Center for Children provides comprehensive services for children struggling with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorder...

The role serves as the primary administrative partner to the Chief Program Officers, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, tracking deadlines, and acting as a liaison between leadership...

Office Manager

Caliber | Mira Mesa, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $20 - $22 hourly | Posted 2026-10-05

Caliber Collision is one of the nation's largest auto repair providers offering collision, auto glass, and fleet solutions.

Manage front office operations, handle payroll and HR administration, maintain financial accounts, and ensure customer service standards.

22907 - Programme Office Support Manager

Ministry of Justice UK | National City, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | £37,417 - £44,432 yearly | Posted 2026-10-05

The Ministry of Justice UK is the government department responsible for the administration of justice in the United Kingdom.

Provide practical and structured support to a programme of change across probation services, focusing on recruitment, training, and service transition.

Office Operations and Fiscal Compliance Lead (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II)

San Diego State University | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $5,797 - $8,445 monthly | Posted 2026-10-05

San Diego State University is one of the largest universities in California, offering over 75 academic programs and serving more than 35,000...

Coordinate department administrative operations, budget activities, and resource planning while providing operational leadership and supporting staff development.

Administrative Assistant

Eaton Corporation | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-02

Eaton’s AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution division is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant. Provides administrative support to Plant Manager. Provides for and facilitates the smo...

Administrative Assistant

ABM | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $27 - $29 hourly | Posted 2026-10-02

ABM is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions.

Oversee office/site operations including payroll, document control, new hire training, and work order management.

Administrative Support Assistant II

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $3,565 - $5,092 monthly | Posted 2026-10-01

Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University is a leader in business education within the CSU system.

Provide day-to-day administrative support for faculty, advisors, students, and department programs in a collaborative academic environment.

Executive Assistant

THE | Encinitas, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $70,000 - $75,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-01

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties across multiple countries.

Provide high-level executive administrative support, including scheduling, travel coordination, and document preparation for agents in the sports and entertainment industry.

Receptionist

Villalaspalmascares | El Cajon, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $17.50 - $18.50 hourly | Posted 2026-10-01

Villa Las Palmas Healthcare provides 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services.

A receptionist role focused on administrative support, visitor management, and telephone handling within a healthcare facility.

Receptionist Part Time - CCHC

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center | El Cajon, California, United States

Part-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-01

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing home.

Provide general administrative and clerical support while greeting visitors, managing appointments, and maintaining confidentiality of resident health information.

Executive Assistant III, Physician Group - Hybrid - 141702

UC San Diego Health | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $39.38 - $57.36 hourly | Posted 2026-10-01

UC San Diego Health is a premier academic health system in the San Diego region providing patient care, biomedical research, education, and...

Provide timely and highly organized administrative oversight for executives, including coordination of communications, calendar management, and handling sensitive projects.

Culinary Administrative Assistant

Gaylord Hotels | Chula Vista, California, United States

Full-time | $27.75 hourly | Posted 2026-10-01

Gaylord Hotels is a collection of five upscale resorts known for their extraordinary environments and acclaimed service, a brand of Marriott...

Support administrative needs across hotel departments, serve as a point of contact for clients and vendors, and ensure smooth operations throughout the event process.

Executive Assistant

Teamwass | Encinitas, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $70,000 - $75,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-01

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties across multiple countries.

Provide high-level executive administrative support, manage schedules, coordinate travel, and prepare reports and presentations for agents in the sports and entertainment industry.

Administrative Assistant

COAR Design Group | San Diego, California, United States

Part-time | On-site | $18 - $25 hourly | Posted 2026-09-30

COAR Design Group creates spaces that bring people together and serve the community.

Support the San Diego office by managing correspondence, coordinating vendors, organizing records, and assisting with events and onboarding.

Medical Receptionist

Modena Health | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $20 - $28 hourly | Posted 2026-09-30

Modena Allergy & Asthma is a physician-led medical practice specializing in allergy, asthma, and immunology care.

A full-time role focused on patient check-in, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in a clinical setting.

Director of Front Office

Lodge Torrey Pines | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $90,000 - $100,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-30

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a AAA Five Diamond rated luxury resort in San Diego, California.

Lead the Front Office department, manage team performance, and ensure high standards of guest service and operational efficiency.

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

San Diego is still a viable market for Administrative & Office Support, but it is not an easy one. Office and administrative support accounts for 11.4% of local employment, above the 10.1% national share, and the metro showed more than 350 postings across more than 200 companies over the last 90 days, so real demand exists. The catch is that local unemployment reached 4.7% in July 2026, California administrative & office support postings are down 14.9% year-over-year, and most sampled openings are on-site entry-level roles, so general applicants should expect competition.

Best positioned: Candidates with proven on-site executive support or office-coordination experience, especially in healthcare services, higher education, nonprofits, or life sciences, have the best odds because those niches show active local openings and better pay bands.

Main caution: Do not treat this as a broad remote clerical market: about 90% of sampled openings are on-site and only about 5% are remote.

From the August 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 139 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.: 4 open roles
University of California San Diego: 4 open roles
Dinsmore: 3 open roles
Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc.: 3 open roles
UC San Diego Health: 3 open roles
California State University: 2 open roles
Evans Hotels: 2 open roles
Fandfinc: 2 open roles
Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University: 2 open roles
Halozyme, Inc.: 2 open roles

Where the openings are

San Diego: 98
El Cajon: 6
Encinitas: 5
National City: 4
Chula Vista: 4
Poway: 3
Coronado: 3
La Jolla: 3

Work arrangement

on-site 119 (88%), hybrid 16 (12%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is concentrated less in one giant employer and more in a long tail of operationally busy businesses. The local sample shows more than 350 postings across more than 200 companies, and hiring is fragmented rather than dominated by one firm. Industry mix skews toward restaurants at about 25%, hospitality at about 20%, healthcare at about 20%, retail at about 10%, and legal services at about 10%, which tells you many openings sit close to front-desk operations, scheduling, service recovery, and office coordination rather than pure headquarters support. A second pocket sits in specialized executive support. Current examples include a University of San Diego Executive Assistant I opening, Dexcom's Executive Assistant 3 role, two executive assistant openings at Rehab United, a temporary nonprofit Executive Assistant assignment in La Jolla, and a hybrid Sony executive assistant role that requires Japanese fluency. Those roles are fewer, but they are where hybrid options, senior stakeholder exposure, and better pay show up most clearly. Most of the sample is still entry-level and on-site, with about 75% entry-level and about 90% on-site postings, so the fastest path is usually visible in-person coordination work that can later ladder up.

Front-line service admin (high): Restaurants, hospitality, and retail account for about 55% of the sampled mix, and these roles tend to reward customer service, order handling, and on-site reliability more than formal credentials.
Healthcare and local service-firm support (high): Healthcare makes up about 20% of the local posting mix, and Rehab United is hiring multiple executive assistant roles, suggesting solid demand in provider and service organizations outside hospital-specialist admin tracks.
Specialized executive support (moderate): Life sciences, higher education, nonprofit, and multinational leadership support show fewer openings but better pay and more differentiated requirements, as seen with Dexcom, the University of San Diego, LHH's nonprofit assignment, and Sony's bilingual role.
Legal-office support (moderate): Legal services are about 10% of the sampled mix, making this a real but smaller pocket for candidates who can handle documentation, deadlines, and office process discipline.

Where to focus: If you need speed, focus on on-site coordinator and front-office roles in healthcare, hospitality, and restaurant-linked offices; if you want pay upside, narrow to executive assistant tracks in life sciences, higher education, and nonprofit leadership support.

Roles worth searching next

Medical administrative assistant or medical secretary: It uses the same scheduling, communication, and office-support core, and BLS-linked coverage says medical secretaries and administrative assistants are projected to grow about 4% by 2034 as healthcare expands.
HR assistant or recruiting coordinator: The move is natural for candidates whose strengths are communication, document handling, scheduling, and being the primary point of contact for multiple stakeholders.
Accounts payable assistant or payroll assistant: Candidates who are strongest in accuracy, computer literacy, and process discipline can redirect admin experience into finance-support work.
Operations coordinator or scheduling coordinator: Local admin postings frequently ask for inventory management, order processing, and time management, which transfers well into operational coordination roles.

What postings ask for

Microsoft Office and basic computer literacy (table_stakes | immediate): Computer literacy appears in about 15% of sampled postings and Microsoft Office in about 10%, which makes them baseline filters rather than bonus skills in this market. Who: Everyone, especially entry-level candidates and career switchers.
Customer service and front-desk communication (table_stakes | immediate): Customer service shows up in about 20% of local postings, and the University of San Diego executive assistant role emphasizes serving as the primary contact for students, parents, staff, and outside contacts. Who: Entry-level candidates and anyone targeting receptionist, front desk, or coordinator work.
Time management and active listening (differentiator | immediate): Time management appears in about 10% of local postings, and active listening is listed among the top skills for secretaries and administrative assistants in the metro occupation profile. Who: General admin candidates who need to sound more polished and reliable in interviews.
Order processing, inventory awareness, and cash handling (differentiator | immediate): These skills each appear in about 15%-20% of the local sample, reflecting how much San Diego admin hiring is tied to restaurants, hospitality, and retail operations rather than only corporate offices. Who: Candidates aiming for faster-hire operational office roles.
Executive stakeholder coordination (premium | near-term): Higher-end local EA openings emphasize acting as a primary contact or supporting senior leaders, and national reporting says the best-paid executive assistants are shifting toward strategic coordination rather than purely clerical support. Who: Mid-career admins, office managers, and experienced coordinators.
AI workflow fluency (premium | near-term): BLS says AI and information technology are expected to reduce demand in several clerical roles, and Fortune reports rising demand for assistants who can integrate AI into workflows. Who: Anyone who wants to move beyond routine clerical positioning, especially mid-career candidates.

Questions about this market

What do Administrative & Office Support roles pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

Observed government pay for the whole occupation family is lower than many current ads imply: BLS shows San Diego office and administrative support workers averaging $24.79 per hour in May 2025, versus $27.84 nationally. Proxy salary guides place a standard Administrative Assistant around $57,195 in San Diego, with a low-end of $51,660 and a high-end of $64,883, while Executive Assistants sit much higher at $86,408 and Receptionists much lower at $47,970. Recent posted salary ranges in the local sample center on about $70k to $86k, with a broader band of about $50k to $100k, which likely reflects a mix that includes higher-paid executive support jobs as well as general office roles. This market pays best when you are closer to senior leaders, regulated operations, or specialized industry teams. Mean offered salary on new Administrative & Office Support openings in California was about $59,369 in August 2026, far below the $90,597 mean across all California openings, so office support can be solid income here but not a premium-pay track unless you specialize.

Where is demand for Administrative & Office Support roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA concentrated?

Which employers are hiring the most Administrative & Office Support talent in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

Recent postings show the most activity from Dominos (30 postings), Domino's (20 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Administrative & Office Support roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 10% hybrid, with 90% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

Openings come from the Callings.ai live index of over 13 million jobs, refreshed hourly. This page searches postings from the last 30 days; run the search yourself to filter by anything else in plain language.

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