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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$90K - $110K *

Engage healthcare providers to promote innovative cancer screening technologies. Drive sales through relationship-building and strategic collaboration, ensuring successful integration of products into...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to deliver strategic financial insights that drive business success through effective forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $280K *

Advance the global medical strategy and execution for an Immunology asset, leading medical affairs activities and ensuring high standards in scientific communication and training while collaborating w...

Boston, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Champion the legal landscape for Phase 3 and commercial activities in the Americas, providing strategic counsel across the product lifecycle while partnering closely with commercial and medical affair...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $125K *

Lead the charge in ensuring 24/7 reliability of critical infrastructure systems. Oversee operations, maintenance, and team development in mission-critical environments, driving efficiency and client s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $142K *

Lead the charge in enhancing academic operations and faculty performance, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while fostering student success through strategic curriculum development and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$174K - $374K *

Unlock potential by leading medical management initiatives remotely, supporting member needs and optimizing clinical services for optimal care. Leverage your expertise in Orthopedic Spine or Neurosurg...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $119K *

Drive impactful financial reporting for a rapidly growing organization, enhancing regulatory compliance through accurate, timely external and internal reports while collaborating across multiple funct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $163K *

Transform financial systems through leadership in automation, AI, and strategic planning. Oversee the integrity of core finance technology and collaborate across departments to enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance operational performance and ensure successful execution across the organization. Facilitate collaboration and embed best p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive sustained growth as a key commercial leader by executing innovative revenue strategies, generating new client opportunities, and expanding market presence in the evolving data center and AI infr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading Virtual Design and Construction efforts. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative digital practices, ensuring seamless integration from design to constructi...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

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

$85K - $150K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building client relationships and driving business growth. As a key player, you'll leverage your sales expertise to deliver exceptional service...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $160K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by leading monthly closes, banking operations, and consolidations in a dynamic, global SaaS environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax solutions. As a Tax Supervisor, you'll lead engagements, mentor staff, and apply your expertise to navigate complex tax issues while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $185K *

Elevate our data engineering capabilities by leading complex challenges, designing scalable architectures, and mentoring teams to ensure excellence in delivery and innovation across the organization...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$157K - $185K *

Join as a Principal Data Engineer to tackle complex data challenges. Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures while mentoring teams and establishing engineering standards acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Manage in-field teams to drive sales growth across Dallas, Houston, and Tyler. Develop and implement strategic sales plans, ensuring collaboration and accountability to meet targets while enhancing te...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive program management for a critical Air Force contract, leading a diverse team to ensure compliance, quality, and performance across multiple global operations while maintaining 24...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $125K *

Drive the operational health of mission-critical Appian environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage configurations, deployments, and incident...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader driving enterprise identity and messaging services. Manage a talented team of engineers, ensuring reliable operations and security in a hybrid environment w...

United StatesRemote

3 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.