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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$112K - $193K *

Lead the charge in transforming pharmacy prior authorization operations, overseeing a large team to enhance quality, compliance, and financial performance while driving innovation and process improvem...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive HRIS excellence by optimizing technologies and core processes, enhancing compliance, and delivering impactful solutions that elevate operational efficiency and employee experience across the org...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive efficient order management and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while collaborating with internal teams and 3PL partners to optimize product flow and per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $149K *

Shape the future of healthcare by overseeing utilization management teams, ensuring quality care and resource allocation. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while managing oper...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Drive client success in our lab network by managing relationships, ensuring renewals, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and improve client experiences...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $171K *

Join a team that's driving growth in clinical trials by identifying and securing partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance visibility and expand opportunities, ensuring seamle...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $127K *

Innovate with us to enhance data protection strategies, ensuring robust security and compliance across diverse platforms. Collaborate on complex projects, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvement...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Transform financial services by leading complex banking operations and technology projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance performance, drive innovation, and shape a new practice within a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $191K *

Lead the charge in implementing an integrated risk framework across the enterprise, enhancing resilience and oversight while guiding teams in risk management, business continuity, and crisis response...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $138K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise application services, ensuring secure, reliable, and client-centered solutions. Collaborate across teams to align technology with institutional priorities and d...

New Westminster, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$233K - $275K *

Elevate the Company’s regulatory strategy by managing environmental and energy compliance, driving policy engagement, and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate across departments to support growth objec...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $392K *

Empower provider network strategy by overseeing contracting, analyzing costs, and supporting market expansion. Lead initiatives to enhance network operations and ensure alignment with company objectiv...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $245K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert employment counsel across a global workforce. You'll partner with business leaders to navigate complex employment issues, ensuring sound legal advice t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $235K *

Unlock potential by shaping and driving the People Systems roadmap, translating business needs into scalable processes, and managing technology vendors to enhance the employee lifecycle through innova...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Champion the future of clinical science by leading trial design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with GCP and drive innovative solutions in rare disease research...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K *

Develop and implement strategic communications to enhance engagement in the arts, leading a team of professionals to elevate the campus arts profile and foster collaboration across diverse audiences a...

Madison, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of enterprise IT Financial Management, enhancing transparency in technology investments and enabling informed decision-making across the organization. Lead cross-functional co...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $204K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-performing district team, driving market expansion and customer engagement through strategic business plans and strong stakeholder relationships in the...

Tampa, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $368K *

Elevate global BD Excellence capabilities by defining strategies, leading transformation initiatives, and partnering with stakeholders to drive measurable improvement in operational performance and or...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Lead and develop Associate Wealth Advisors while driving key business strategies and ensuring alignment with financial planning standards. Foster a culture of accountability and operational efficiency...

Hartford, CTRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower Public Safety agencies by driving sales and fostering relationships across a multi-state territory. Manage the sales cycle through consultative partnerships, ensuring pipeline growth and reven...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$325K - $440K *

Transform the cardiovascular landscape by leading U.S. Medical Affairs strategy, driving evidence generation, and enhancing stakeholder collaborations to maximize the portfolio and advance patient car...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving expansion of high-profile Regional Enterprise accounts through strategic relationship building, consultative selling, and tailored technology solutions, fostering growth an...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.