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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$256K - $288K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial oversight and data interpretation, ensuring safety and efficacy of pipeline products through expert collaboration and strategic planning, aligning clinical activities...

Waltham, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the centralized operational functions of shared services, driving performance across call center, dispatch, marketing, and talent acquisition. Build a high-performing team while enhancing process...

Lincoln, NERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic IT Services team as a ServiceNow System Administrator. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enhance enterprise solutions, ensuring optimal performance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Epic Professional Billing workflows. Leverage your expertise to analyze, design, and implement solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance ope...

Worcester, MARemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing Large Enterprise sales opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and implementing strategic account plans to maximize revenue and b...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Elevate client success by leading MSP program implementations from discovery to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, manage risks, and drive proj...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Washington operations center to drive revenue growth, optimize staffing, and enhance client relations. Ensure high-quality service delivery while managing performance metrics and overseeing o...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $215K *

Shape the future of global partnerships by leading strategic account management, driving growth, and fostering executive relationships. Oversee program success and team leadership to deliver exception...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $89K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer care through strategic partnerships and policy influence. This role engages with key stakeholders to enhance patient-centered care and drive organizational prioriti...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $197K *

Lead regulatory and compliance oversight for Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance operational processes, implement automation, and drive contin...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the sales process for self-funded stop-loss cases, evaluating risk, managing proposals, and collaborating with underwriters to enhance case preparation and market success...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $206K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by leading regulatory audits, enhancing operational processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to minimize financial impacts and improve audit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Optimize partnerships with healthcare entities to enhance cancer care access and outcomes, while driving strategic initiatives and influencing policy through collaborative efforts across the cancer ca...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in program controls integration, overseeing cost, scheduling, and forecasting functions. Drive governance standards and analytical frameworks to enhance program predictability and fina...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$173K - $204K *

Optimize technology strategy and solutions across global services, driving innovation and digital transformation while enhancing client value through strategic partnerships and complex commercial enga...

Costa Mesa, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance product strategy by leading a team of Product Owners to deliver scalable solutions. Champion Agile practices and connect business needs with operational objectives in partnership with key stak...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $217K *

Drive client success by leading strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships in healthcare technology. Leverage deep domain expertise to enhance outcomes and ensure effective use of soluti...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Transform technology operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support mission-driven projects and a remote-first workforce...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$170K - $180K *

Manage the product line of a flagship revenue integrity system, overseeing operations, feature development, and client communication to enhance product success while leading a dedicated team in a fast...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape KPA's demand generation strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and revenue. Lead a lean team, collaborate across functions, and implement a scalable model that aligns marketing, sales, and...

Lafayette, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $105K *

Tackle comprehensive project management for onboarding HME providers, driving digital transformation across healthcare. Collaborate strategically, enhance platform adoption, and leverage data insights...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $205K *

Lead critical safety data exchange initiatives, ensuring compliance and high quality in pharmacovigilance partnerships. Collaborate with global partners to enhance operational governance and improve p...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.