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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$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

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive high net worth client programs, enhancing sales processes and data management. Collaborate with leaders across departments to optimize operations and deliver impactful tra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform K-12 education by driving strategic growth through grant writing and funding acquisition. Collaborate with K-12 leaders to identify opportunities and unlock essential resources for education...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$119K - $186K *

Lead the development of a risk-based compliance framework for U.S. pharmaceutical commercialization, advising senior leaders and ensuring adherence to compliance standards while fostering ethical deci...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $158K *

Optimize financial performance by partnering with operations to enhance cost efficiency and profitability. Drive strategic investment decisions and support budgeting processes while ensuring alignment...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data-driven transformation in life sciences. Collaborate with leadership to shape and execute enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, trust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $218K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of enterprise applications, optimizing technology platforms to enhance clinical care and business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Transform our Workday environment by optimizing HCM and Payroll systems, ensuring seamless integrations and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive strategic improvem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $148K *

Join us as a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive financial planning, reporting, and forecasting. Collaborate across teams to optimize spending and enhance our financial systems, leveraging AI for insights th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $321K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth SaaS organization by leading the Product & Technology PMO, driving execution excellence across R&D initiatives and fostering strategic alignment to scale operation...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$123K - $164K *

Shape the future of facility management by leading a $59M portfolio across North America and LATAM. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize budgets, and enhance service...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader, driving global program quality and impact. Oversee strategic design, evidence-based practices, and organizational learning to enhance humanitarian efforts and e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving strategic HR initiatives to enhance talent, culture, and performance across a global organization. Collaborate with leadership to align people strategies with business goals...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $177K *

Elevate decision-making through advanced behavioral insights and causal inference. Lead a team to design measurement strategies, enhance operational investments, and drive impactful outcomes across en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in the Ambulatory Surgery Center market. Build executive partnerships, drive customer satisfaction, and expand market share through innovative...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Shape financial strategies that drive organizational growth and investor engagement. Collaborate with executive leadership to influence decision-making and enhance shareholder value through strategic...

Santa Ana, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare economics by analyzing costs and outcomes to enhance clinical strategies. Utilize advanced data analytics to drive actionable insights and improved patient car...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $238K *

Transform your expertise into actionable insights by leading analysis and pricing strategies for group disability products. Shape the future of our portfolio through innovative methodologies and colla...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $95K *

Analyze complex data to support actuarial functions, enhance decision-making, and contribute to business growth. Collaborate with teams to improve analytical capabilities and engage in diverse project...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $283K *

Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $175K *

Join a team that solves complex data challenges, developing insights from multiple sources to support business decisions. You'll mentor peers and lead the implementation of advanced reporting solution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Provide strategic leadership and process management for a growing finance organization, overseeing monthly close processes, talent development, and system integrations while driving business initiativ...

Des Plaines, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $151K *

Grow your career with a role that empowers you to lead provider data accuracy, drive compliance, and innovate care navigation strategies by managing a hybrid team and collaborating across functions to...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead transformative business development initiatives in life sciences. Drive revenue through strategic engagement with pharma/biotech partners, managing the full sales cycle and ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Accelerate success by leading our BEC Legal Systems business, driving strategic direction, P&L ownership, and operational excellence to enhance customer satisfaction and market leadership in B2B SaaS...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.