Administrative Directors lead the systems and teams that help organizations run effectively. They oversee administrative operations, develop processes, manage budgets and resources, and partner with senior leaders to support business goals. Explore vetted Administrative Director opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but commonly include directing day-to-day administrative functions, improving workflows, managing facilities or office services, overseeing staff, and coordinating cross-functional projects. Administrative Directors may also develop policies, monitor budgets, evaluate operational performance, and ensure teams follow applicable standards and procedures.
Employers often seek candidates with strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Experience in operations, administration, budgeting, project management, and team development can be valuable. Many roles require a bachelor’s degree and several years of progressively responsible experience; some employers prefer an advanced degree or industry-specific expertise.
Administrative Directors work across a range of sectors, including healthcare, higher education, financial services, technology, government, and nonprofit organizations. The scope of the role may be focused on a particular department or may span organization-wide operations, depending on the employer.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare employers, and find Administrative Director positions that match your experience and career goals.
Program Manager III (Radiology)
$110K - $141K *
Pioneer excellence in program management by leading large-scale Healthcare IT initiatives. Collaborate with C-suite stakeholders to ensure strategic delivery, financial performance, and risk managemen...
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Engineering Manager, Governance & Access
$150K - $180K *
Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...
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$86K - $121K *
Join a team that's redefining subrogation leadership by driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing client relationships. This role combines hands-on management with innovative tech...
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Corporate Account Manager, Behavioral Health & Health Systems - South Central
$169K - $231K *
Champion strategic account growth by fostering relationships and driving behavior change in corporate accounts. Leverage market insights to meet revenue goals and enhance product utilization through c...
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Director, Commercial Contracts
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping commercial agreements that drive our global luxury lifestyle business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting practices, ensuring speed, quality, and...
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(Senior) Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC
$210K - $305K *
Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...
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Clinical Development Medical Director, Early Development - Cardiometabolic
$274K - $371K *
Lead the early phase clinical development of innovative therapeutics, collaborating across teams to design and execute trials. Your expertise will directly influence strategy, protocol development, an...
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Lead the strategy and execution of workforce management for customer operations, optimizing staffing and performance through data-driven insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance service le...
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IT Program Manager, IT Governance
$122K - $183K *
Lead the enterprise IT Governance process, ensuring effective project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Oversee governance lifecycle, establish standards, and promote IT Governance awareness across...
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Regional Mechanical Operations Director
$200K - $250K *
Champion operational excellence by supporting mechanical segment performance across regions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance execution discipline, drive improvements, and ensure effective trans...
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$173K - $198K *
Lead the evolution of data architecture, driving real-time capabilities and AI integration. Collaborate with executives and teams to enhance data quality, governance, and scalability while mentoring a...
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Director, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
$180K - $200K *
Manage and execute a comprehensive IAM strategy, ensuring robust identity security across corporate and cloud environments. Lead a team to implement Zero Trust principles and enhance identity governan...
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Assistant Controller (Director)
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead corporate accounting operations, driving financial reporting, audits, and process improvements. Shape the future of accounting through strategic leadership and innovati...
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$164K - $305K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic relationships with C-suite executives to drive growth, retention, and value realization across complex health systems, ensuring integrated solutions and measura...
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$80K - $95K *
Deliver exceptional leadership as you guide a remote team of claims adjusters, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality customer service across Montana and Southern Idaho. Drive performance, m...
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Lead and enhance your insurance career by managing Excess Casualty underwriting and broker relations, while supporting senior leadership and ensuring profitable portfolio growth through strategic deci...
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Account Executive (New York, NY)
$85K - $100K *
Unlock new business opportunities by building lasting client relationships, driving revenue growth, and expanding accounts in a dynamic field sales environment. Thrive in a role focused on face-to-fac...
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Empower healthcare technology by enhancing clinical systems and integrations. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to optimize workflows, manage projects, and ensure system performance across...
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Vice President, Pharmacovigilance
$210K - $250K *
Champion the future of drug safety by leading global pharmacovigilance efforts. Drive strategy, ensure compliance, and enhance patient safety through innovative processes and cross-functional collabor...
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Associate Director/Director, Medical Affairs - Publications
$175K - $245K *
Lead the strategic publication function for BHB-1893, driving evidence generation and dissemination in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, high-quality public...
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Director, Affordable Housing Operations, Multifamily
$127K - $150K *
Join us to oversee affordable housing operations, ensuring compliance and performance excellence across our portfolio. Collaborate with property management and clients to enhance service delivery and...
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Lead the charge in shaping Stedi's litigation strategy, driving affirmative disputes and regulatory actions to protect and expand our operational freedom in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with lea...
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Lead the charge in planning and overseeing cross-functional programs to meet strategic objectives, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing resources and stakeholder communications effectively...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing contract management and customer experience. Leverage your expertise in contract administration and customer service to streamline processes and ensure compli...
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Associate Director Continuous Improvement
$121K - $176K *
Transform operational excellence by leading a team to implement Lean strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites while...
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What does an Administrative Director do?
An Administrative Director oversees administrative operations and teams, improves processes, manages resources, and works with organizational leaders to support business objectives.
What qualifications are common for Administrative Director jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for leadership and operations experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a bachelor’s degree. Some positions prefer an advanced degree or specialized industry experience.
Which industries hire Administrative Directors?
Administrative Directors work in industries such as healthcare, education, financial services, technology, government, and nonprofit organizations.
How much do Administrative Director jobs on Ladders pay?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Administrative Director roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.