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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a cutting-edge Clinical Research Laboratory, driving innovation in testing services, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enh...

Chandler, AZRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $188K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading SOC Engineering to enhance telemetry, detection, and automation capabilities. Drive technical excellence, scalability, and strategic initiatives whil...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $175K *

Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $140K *

Optimize customer engagement by designing connected experiences that bridge strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless journey mapping, activation, and continuous improveme...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Drive impactful change in healthcare consulting by leveraging your expertise in clinical operations and research administration. Collaborate with executive leaders to solve complex challenges and fost...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $175K *

Champion client partnerships by leveraging strategic insights and data to drive business growth, aligning solutions with partners' objectives while facilitating transformative outcomes for stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K *

Shape the future of global telecommunications by leading strategy, architecture, and operations for voice and video infrastructure, ensuring reliable and cost-effective communication services aligned...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$227K - $313K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic reimbursement initiatives, optimizing revenue cycles, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance patient access and billing processes in a dynamic heal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion revenue growth by leading proposal operations and capture strategies. Drive compliance and execution across multiple concurrent pursuits while building scalable infrastructure to enhance mark...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $215K *

Empower strategic growth by managing health plan partnerships, driving revenue, and enhancing client relationships. Utilize your expertise in managed care to deliver impactful solutions and ensure cli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $215K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive automation, enhance delivery quality, and foster team growth while collaborating with cross...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $108K *

Transform energy management by serving as the technical lead for client portfolios, ensuring optimal performance of solar systems and storage technologies while fostering strong relationships and driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by driving sales and developing strategic relationships within major sectors across the AMER region, ensuring revenue maximization and effective execution of account strategies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $214K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare product management through innovative supply chain solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives and shape the future of resilience in healthcare with strategic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $215K *

Champion the opening and leadership of a new office while overseeing construction projects, building teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Shape processes and client relationships as a strate...

California, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Lead the charge in sustainability as a senior executive, driving growth and innovation in occupier facilities management. Mentor teams, enhance client relationships, and spearhead strategic initiative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic facility closure projects, ensuring compliance and financial oversight while fostering team collaboration and innovative solutions within environmental regulations...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical education initiatives that enhance training programs and ensure high-quality patient care through collaboration and evidence-based practices...

Loveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Transform application delivery by ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment workflows, troubleshoot issues, and improve tools for scalable solutions in a d...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $186K *

Manage and optimize warehouse operations and logistics, leading a team to enhance inventory management and delivery reliability across a national network, ensuring operational excellence and strategic...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team in hematology, driving strategic account management and fostering key stakeholder relationships to enhance the clinical experience with ZYNLONTA across...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Innovate solutions by leading the strategy and implementation of AI and automation in critical facilities operations, translating operational challenges into digital advancements to enhance safety, ef...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.