Director of Administration Jobs

Explore Director of Administration jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead the administrative operations that keep organizations running smoothly. These senior roles commonly oversee business support functions, facilities, office operations, policies, budgets, and administrative teams. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Director of Administration Do?

A Director of Administration develops and improves the systems, services, and processes that support an organization’s daily work. Depending on the employer, the role may include managing facilities and vendors, directing office services, overseeing budgets and contracts, coordinating compliance, and partnering with executives and department leaders. Directors also build effective teams, set service standards, and identify ways to improve efficiency and control costs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek candidates with substantial experience in administration, operations, or business management. Helpful qualifications include team leadership, budgeting, project management, vendor negotiation, process improvement, and clear communication. Familiarity with relevant regulations, workplace systems, facilities, or industry-specific operations can also be valuable. Requirements vary by organization and sector.

Director of Administration Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, organization size, location, scope of responsibility, and experience. Director-level administrative roles featured on Ladders pay $100,000 or more. Professionals may advance from office management, operations, or administrative management roles into director positions, and later pursue broader executive operations or chief administrative roles.

Find Director of Administration Jobs on Ladders

Search current Director of Administration openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Use Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000 and find opportunities to put your operational and people leadership skills to work.

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$125K - $150K *

Champion administrative excellence by leading multi-team support functions, enhancing service delivery, and driving operational performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and foste...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead administrative support across multiple offices, ensuring high-quality service delivery, managing talent, and driving operational excellence to meet evolving business ne...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Empower operational excellence by leading administrative support across teams. Drive service delivery, enhance manager effectiveness, and ensure high-quality execution while fostering collaboration an...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $140K *

Shape strategic initiatives by providing expert business management support, analyzing metrics, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with leaders to enhance operational efficiency and execute...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $140K *

Champion strategic initiatives by providing expert business management support. Analyze metrics, drive process improvements, and collaborate with leaders to enhance operational efficiency and achieve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $140K *

Drive strategic business management initiatives by analyzing metrics, supporting leaders, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business objectives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $92K *

Grow your impact by leading Human Resources, Finance, and Operations to ensure organizational sustainability while nurturing a dedicated team and optimizing resources for maximum effectiveness and ali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical and operational excellence within a vital service line, focusing on strategic growth, fiscal management, and collaborative team leadership to optimize outcomes an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the Business Office to enhance patient accounting, streamline admissions, and optimize revenue cycle management while supervising a dedicated team and ensuring consistent performance across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing operational efficiency and managing administrative functions. Oversee budgeting, accounting, and compliance while maintaining essential departmental processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community health through strategic leadership and program development. Oversee SHARE Network initiatives, manage partnerships, and drive innovative solutions...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$161K - $185K *

Elevate the performance of Campus Dining by leading strategic initiatives in administration, quality assurance, safety, and compliance while managing resources to achieve operational excellence aligne...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing departmental activities, optimizing resources, and achieving goals in a dynamic healthcare environment. Foster growth and compliance while ensuring high standards of servi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $111K *

Reimagine financial administration by overseeing $75M in student affairs funds, ensuring effective budget management, long-range planning, and collaboration across departments to enhance student servi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $112K *

Lead the financial and administrative operations for multiple engineering departments, ensuring strategic alignment, fiscal health, and compliance. Collaborate with faculty to enhance research funding...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Transform contract administration by leveraging expertise to draft complex contracts, provide strategic counsel, and manage legal issues in construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence by leading administrative initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and fostering staff development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion the university's grants administration, ensuring compliance while empowering faculty in securing funding. Oversee the grant lifecycle, from proposal development to post-award management, fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Lead administrative and nursing activities to ensure excellence in patient care. Oversee operations during assigned shifts, manage bed control, and support strategic goals while collaborating with mul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and supervising comprehensive admission procedures across various populations, ensuring efficient assessments and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to oversee financial management and administrative operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and strategic planning within a major academic unit. Collaborate with leadership to enhance budge...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$106K - $122K *

Lead campus technology services by developing strategies, overseeing budgets, and ensuring effective IT operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology needs and maintain security, whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead transformational initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment across departments. Focus on clinical operations, financial performance, and workforce engagement to enhance...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational and financial leadership in Academic Affairs, translating institutional priorities into actionable plans. Collaborate across departments to enhance resource stewardship and support e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Transform the HR landscape by leading recruitment, employee orientation, and performance management. Collaborate with supervisors to enhance employee engagement and ensure compliance with HR standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Administration do?question toggle

    A Director of Administration leads administrative operations and support functions. Responsibilities may include managing teams, facilities, budgets, vendors, office services, policies, and process improvement, depending on the organization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Administration jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for extensive experience in administration, operations, or business management, along with strengths in leadership, budgeting, project management, communication, and process improvement. Specific requirements vary by role and industry.

  • How much do Director of Administration jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, employer size, experience, and the position’s scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Director of Administration opportunities.

  • Where can a Director of Administration work?question toggle

    Directors of Administration work across many sectors, including corporate businesses, healthcare, education, nonprofits, government, and professional services. Their responsibilities depend on the organization’s structure and needs.

  • How can I find Director of Administration jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of Administration openings, review each listing’s qualifications and responsibilities, and use the salary threshold to focus on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.