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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$129K - $205K *

Accelerate progress at a leading healthcare organization by guiding strategic finance initiatives across a $2B revenue geography. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth, influence enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $147K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing a dynamic Facility Services team, enhancing customer experience, and driving business growth through effective service delivery and continuous imp...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Deliver impactful financial management solutions by leading a team of 8-10 professionals in federal financial systems. Engage with stakeholders to analyze data, support decision-making, and ensure suc...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the global revenue accounting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while leading high-performing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance billing, collections, and financial re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical direction and mentoring teams while driving program delivery and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration in a dynamic engineering environment...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in optimizing EPIC applications, leading complex projects, and enhancing user experience in healthcare IT. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative sol...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $103K *

Lead the management and oversight of College budgets, applying advanced financial principles to ensure effective budget execution and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with departments to foste...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $130K *

Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...

Colorado, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer service and technical support at assigned medical equipment sites, ensuring compliance with contracts and fostering strong client relationships throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive growth in strategic enterprise accounts, managing complex sales cycles and building trust with security-focused buying committees. Leverage technical credibility to close mult...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading accounting operations and building scalable processes. Drive efficiency and accountability across financial functions while fostering team development and strong stakeholde...

Calgary, ABRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $305K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic relationships with C-suite executives to drive growth, retention, and value realization across complex health systems, ensuring integrated solutions and measura...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Lead the operations of a Special Investigations Unit, managing a team of investigators to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Drive compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape strategies...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational performance and client satisfaction across multiple federal contracts while driving innovation through technology modernization and coaching Program Managers t...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

3 weeks ago

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

$154K - $204K *

Champion strategic financial planning and analysis, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and insights. Lead a high-performing team, enhance reporting capabilities, and support executive decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $255K *

Shape the future of personalized consumer products by driving strategic partnerships and revenue growth. Lead business development efforts, cultivate relationships, and expand market reach to position...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$169K - $255K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic partnerships in personalized consumer products. Lead initiatives to expand market reach and revenue streams while collaborating across functions to...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $158K *

Champion operational excellence by leading facilities management across a multi-state portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize vendor performance, and implement scalable processes to support o...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $223K *

Lead global pharmacovigilance initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while guiding teams through complex safety reporting challenges across diverse therapeutic areas and trial pha...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $248K *

Lead the transformation of Workday Financial Management, ensuring effective design and implementation across finance and enterprise processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ERP c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by designing and managing application environments. This role involves deploying, maintaining, and enhancing systems to ensure efficiency and performance across development, testin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$350K *

Join a high-performance sales team to build Executive-level relationships, drive revenue growth, and engage in complex sales with major accounts. Your expertise will significantly impact vital industr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $153K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Medicare Advantage offerings across multiple states, driving benefit design, managing partnerships, and ensuring strategic market alignment to deliver high-per...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access through strategic design and management of support programs. Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance while driving initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.