An athletic administrator oversees coaches and staff in an athletic department, handling tasks like interviewing and hiring staff, managing budgets and facilities, and ensuring compliance with eligibility rules. They are needed at universities, large high schools, athletic clubs, and even some corporations. Most athletic administrators have a master's degree and work their way up from other positions within an athletic department. Salaries range widely from around $54,000 to over $900,000 annually depending on the level and location of the institution.