Director of Special Projects Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Director of Special Projects make in San Diego, CA? The average Director of Special Projects salary in San Diego, CA is $189,326 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $169,310 and $210,169. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Director of Customer Experience and Special Projects

Abnormal Security - San Francisco , CA

As the Director of Customer Experience and Special Projects, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our customer engagement strategy. Your primary responsibilities will involve ...

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Director of Special Projects (New Market Growth)

Turnwell Mental Health Network Inc - Dallas , TX

The Director of Special Projects must have the proven ability to coordinate and motivate large cross-functional project teams through complex projects with competing priorities. The ability to solve ...

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Director of Special Projects

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Norman , OK

Director of Special Services Join a team that CARES! At ODMHSAS, we value I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities ...

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Director of Building Controls Operations

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions - SeaTac , WA

Special projects - Updates/remodeling for existing commercial buildings for new efficiencies ... As the Director of Building Controls Operations , you will oversee and manage the activities and ...

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Associate Director of Gift Processing

University of Hawaii Foundation - Honolulu , HI

Performs other job-related duties or special projects as assigned. Evaluation The Associate Director of Gift Processing will meet annually with his/her supervisor to put in place a plan for the year

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Director of Development

DeToledo High School - Los Angeles , CA

The Director of Development should be an experienced fundraiser and strategic thinker with a ... special projects, capital projects, major gifts, annual giving, endowment campaigns, events, and ...

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What does a Director of Special Projects do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of Special Projects

Provides leadership in the collaboration of staff to facilitate planning sessions that will identify critical issues and problems, suggests and recommends options based on best and/or emerging practices and develops consensus on appropriate alternatives.

February 27, 2023

Lead the development of a periodic Little Bird report/dashboard that provides clients with appropriate quantitative and qualitative information regarding benefits, customer support, employee relations, etc.

March 10, 2023

Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.

April 03, 2023

Designs, manages, coordinates and implements action plans for a large volume of special projects and initiatives, assigned by the Vice President of Instruction, to achieve operational goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the College.

April 11, 2023

Manages and coordinates special projects, including providing support in the planning, design, development and implementation of short and long-term projects.

May 13, 2023

Plan and coordinate the annual Interprofessional Education Conference and Pre-Conference, with assistance of Special Projects Coordinator, including planning conference objectives, researching and inviting speakers, coordinating conference logistics, soliciting sponsorships and providing day-of-event support and oversight.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Projects in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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169310

210169

189326

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

183906

234159

207834

What is the average salary for Director of Special Projects in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Projects in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Director of Special Projects ranges from $169,310 to $210,169 with the average base salary of $189,326. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $183,906 to $234,159 with the average total cash compensation of $207,834.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Projects as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$189,326	$169,310 - $210,169
Bonus	$18,508	$14,595 - $23,990
Total Pay	$207,834	$183,906 - $234,159

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Special Projects Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,619 - $210,553	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,124 - $211,179	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,178 - $210,005	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,368 - $211,482	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,178 - $210,005	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,932 - $213,423	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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