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.
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$150K - $180K *
Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...
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Enterprise Solutions Director, Veteran Affairs
$150K - $200K *
Lead the strategic execution of precision medicine initiatives for Veterans Affairs, driving integration and adoption of diagnostic technology while building executive relationships across healthcare...
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$110K - $130K *
Engage in strategic project management to drive transformation and enhance customer experience across a portfolio. You'll oversee resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and successful project...
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Director - PMO - Aviation Construction
$135K - $160K *
Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving client growth and retention by orchestrating cross-functional teams, enhancing client relationships, and executing strategic account plans to achieve revenue goals and ensur...
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Analyst, Epic Optimization - Oversight Coordinator
$68K - $103K *
Empower your career by coordinating Epic optimization initiatives, managing requests, and facilitating collaboration across teams. Drive project success through effective communication and oversight...
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Director Employee Experience and Engagement
$113K - $174K *
Transform the employee experience by leading engagement initiatives, optimizing feedback systems, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance workplace culture and recognition. This strategi...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...
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$130K - $140K *
Champion client success by leading complex multinational insurance programs, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing relationships through expert risk management and innovative solutions...
4 days ago
Sr. Director, eDiscovery Technology & AI
$156K - $195K *
Champion the global eDiscovery Technology practice, leading a diverse team to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring defensibility and quality across jurisdictions while driving growth and operation...
3 days ago
$88K - $154K *
Optimize document management processes for a large-scale industrial project, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible records throughout all project phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...
Today
$240K - $280K *
Advance the global medical strategy and execution for an Immunology asset, leading medical affairs activities and ensuring high standards in scientific communication and training while collaborating w...
4 weeks ago
$170K - $180K *
Drive compliance and legal strategy in a pivotal role, advising leadership while managing risk, privacy, and governance across global operations. Leverage AI tools for efficiency and effectiveness in...
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Director, Enrollment Operations(Duals Special Needs Enrollment Experience Required)
$113K - $197K *
Drive optimal enrollment operations through strategic leadership, overseeing member lifecycle processes, compliance, and data integrity while managing vendor partnerships and operational transformatio...
3 weeks ago
Director- Allied Health Programs
$80K - $90K *
Elevate healthcare education by leading the development of innovative allied health programs. Drive growth and improvement through strategic partnerships, curriculum design, and compliance, ensuring l...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at our facilities by leading operations and buildouts. Manage day-to-day activities, enhance employee experiences, and develop scalable processes to support a growing organization...
2 days ago
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Join a team that's shaping the future of HR as you lead impactful programs and enhance employee experiences, all while advising the Executive Team and driving compliance across a rapidly growing organ...
4 weeks ago
$93K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...
2 weeks ago
Senior Corporate Development and Planning Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of financial and operational analysis for strategic initiatives, delivering critical insights and reporting to support executive decision-making while driving accuracy and efficiency in...
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SENIOR HEALTH SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER
$120K - $183K *
Empower your career by leading large-scale health system projects, managing complex initiatives, and guiding teams to achieve strategic goals. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive impactful outcom...
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Senior Project Manager, Campaign Operations
$180K - $200K *
Manage the campaign calendar and ensure timely launches by transforming customer requests into actionable specs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and drive success...
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Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...
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Elevate financial integrity by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across departments. Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and support...
2 days ago
$135K - $140K *
Champion data-driven decision-making by leading a skilled team to modernize analytics and reporting for state operations, ensuring accurate insights and compliance across diverse agencies and systems...
3 days ago
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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.