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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$223K - $233K *

Deliver strategic leadership in biologics process development, overseeing outsourced manufacturing and ensuring alignment with corporate goals while driving technical excellence in late-stage developm...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us manage diverse projects that drive strategic growth and collaboration across teams. As a key member of the EPMO, you'll ensure project success through effective stakeholder management and cont...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower philanthropic growth by managing donor relationships and securing major gifts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance fundraising strategies and expand NPF's mission impact through strategic p...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Analyze financial strategies and lead the FP&A function to drive organizational growth. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans, ensuring robust forecas...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the finance function by leading operations, capital strategy, and team building in a fast-growing software company. Collaborate with leadership to drive accountability and operational effici...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion our commissioning efforts by leading a dynamic team, managing project workflows, and driving innovative solutions in Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading integrated facilities management for a pharmaceutical portfolio. Oversee operations, vendor management, and compliance while driving financial performance and fostering str...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $180K *

Lead the strategic execution of commercial planning and sales coverage, aligning cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. Oversee territory design, customer segmentation, and annual planning...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $210K *

Transform regulatory operations by leading submission strategies, managing systems, and ensuring compliance across portfolios while collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful outcomes...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence across a global portfolio, partnering with leadership to enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes in oncology and rare diseas...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

Contribute to the growth of our retail segment by leading human capital strategies that optimize talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational design in alignment with business object...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$246K - $332K *

Drive pediatric development strategy by integrating clinical insights and regulatory commitments across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring effective execution from candidate transition to post-marke...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership across diverse portfolios. You'll drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and enhance technical consistency while ensuring sust...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$177K - $278K *

Partner with us to drive the strategic vision and operational excellence of our Veeva Regulatory Information Management platform, ensuring compliance and enhancing global regulatory processes through...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading client strategy and product initiatives, driving growth through market insights and cross-functional collaboration. Shape solutions that enhance client value and optimize H...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $190K *

Transform employee relations by building a robust ER model, leading complex investigations, and empowering HR teams. Drive strategic initiatives while managing sensitive employee matters to create eff...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $170K *

Engage as a Senior Director to lead strategic fundraising and enhance relationships with high-capacity donors. Oversee principal gifts, develop innovative initiatives, and collaborate across units to...

Washington DC, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in pivotal regulatory activities and drive compliance strategies supporting late-stage clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality submissions and navig...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Transform financial strategy by leading FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with executives to optimize capital allocation and enhance operational ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.