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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Transform research funding processes by managing grant activities, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to departments. Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and navigate proposal su...
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Director, Project Management Talent & Delivery Excellence - EDS
$135K - $160K *
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Account Director - Medical Communications
$130K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success in oncology. As a key leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee project delivery, and foster growth across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high...
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Medical Director (Publications)
$130K - $150K *
Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...
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Director, Utility Field Services
$215K - $235K *
Transform operations at multiple locations by leading field services, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while driving growth in relay protection and controls. Collaborate with teams to execu...
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$195K - $230K *
Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...
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Director, Business Process Ownership
$127K - $243K *
Lead a team to enhance business processes, ensuring compliance and performance metrics while collaborating with enterprise partners to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation in a dynamic env...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...
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Account Director II- Regional Enterprise- Forward Deployed
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Join a dynamic team to drive expansion strategies and foster relationships with complex Regional Enterprise accounts, delivering impactful tech solutions and measurable business outcomes through colla...
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Service Delivery Manager - Security & Governance
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Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...
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Regional Director, Supportive Housing
$110K - $115K *
Lead the charge in shaping supportive housing services for individuals facing behavioral challenges. Drive strategic direction, enhance service delivery, and empower staff to achieve quality outcomes...
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Join a dynamic team to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions in a global legal environment. Drive project succ...
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Sr. Project Manager, Enterprise Transformation
$120K - $158K *
Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...
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Senior Program Director, NewWorld Strategies
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...
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Director, Head of Project Execution, Digital Technologies
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Innovate digital experiences by leading project execution across technology portfolios. Collaborate with business and tech leaders to drive priorities, enhance capabilities, and deliver exceptional me...
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Research Director, IT Financial Management
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Optimize IT Financial Management by leading benchmarking engagements and guiding C-suite clients. Collaborate across research teams to enhance service delivery while mentoring analysts and implementin...
4 weeks ago
Director, Global Trade Compliance
$122K - $204K *
Optimize global trade compliance by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to import, export, and customs regulations while balancing operational efficiency and commercial objectives across diverse...
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$90K - $104K *
Unlock strategic leadership in market regulation and consumer services, overseeing operations, policy functions, and compliance. Collaborate with regulatory bodies and advocate for consumer protection...
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$155K - $195K *
Lead treasury operations to optimize cash management, liquidity forecasting, and banking relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial controls and drive strategic decisions suppo...
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Workday Financial System Administrator (Remote)
$120K *
Help us enhance our Workday Finance System by providing expert administration, support, and process improvement across multiple functional areas, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency in...
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Senior Manager, Solutions Consulting
$230K - $280K *
Lead a high-performing team to enhance Solutions Consulting, drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure the success of strategic accounts through innovative, accountable deal execution and contin...
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Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...
1 week ago
$106K - $140K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing retention strategies for diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable plans that enhance member experience...
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Manager, Manufacturing & Operations Finance
$120K - $140K *
Drive cost transparency and efficiency in manufacturing operations by analyzing product costs, collaborating with diverse teams, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and busin...
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Lead the coordination of multiple workstreams to successfully implement the IKC Fee-For-Service model, ensuring timely execution, risk management, and continuous improvement of clinical workflows and...
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What does a Director of Administration do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.