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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dir, Business Management Specialist
$136K - $177K *
Champion strategic business support while providing executive assistance to senior leadership. Manage complex schedules, coordinate communications, and drive operational efficiency to enhance organiza...
2 days ago
Dir, Business Management Specialist
$136K - $177K *
Drive strategic business support and executive assistance for senior leadership, managing complex schedules, communications, and operational tasks to enhance organizational efficiency and effectivenes...
2 days ago
$145K - $175K *
Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project development teams, driving solar and energy storage initiatives from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project s...
5 days ago
$90K - $95K *
Oversee Front Office operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and quality service. Lead and train staff, manage guest interactions, and implement operational improvements to enhance profitability and s...
1 week ago
Executive Director - HIM and Revenue Integrity
$110K - $130K *
Optimize health information management and revenue integrity operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards. Lead teams, manage budgets, and enhance data utilization to support organizational g...
Yesterday
$205K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading daily operations for a dynamic law firm, overseeing a diverse team while enhancing service delivery and fostering a culture of excellence. Drive strategic initiatives and m...
4 days ago
Assistant Director of Operations
$85K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee daily operations, manage event setups, and ensure facility readiness. Collaborate with various departments to enhance service quality and implement safety protocols...
1 week ago
Director of Administrative Operations - BSPH (Finance & Administration)
$114K - $225K *
Grow your career with a strategic leadership role enhancing operational excellence across academic departments. Drive initiatives, foster collaboration, and lead change to support the mission of a pre...
3 weeks ago
Senior Budget Administrator - Clinical Trials
$100K - $161K *
Advance your career by coordinating clinical trial budgets and coverage analyses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and cost efficiency while mentoring junior staff and enhancing admi...
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Administrative Director, Research Operations, Neuroscience Institute
$124K - $180K *
Transform research operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance grant management, ensuring compliance and financial stewardship while fostering collaboration across departments to support innovat...
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Director Nursing Administration
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective leadership and innovative practices. Oversee clinical operations and support nursing staff to ensure compassionate, efficient c...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional hospice care while shaping strategy and optimizing operations. Contribute to a collaborative environment that empowers team members and drives re...
1 week ago
$116K - $167K *
Elevate donor engagement through strategic planned giving initiatives, overseeing marketing, estate administration, and stewardship. Collaborate across teams to enhance legacy giving and strengthen lo...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive excellence in resident services by overseeing operations and regulatory compliance across multiple care levels. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality of life and lead strategic initiatives f...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by leading multiple MGA sites nationwide, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational excellence to meet client expectations and achieve company goals...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Optimize laboratory services across acute care and ambulatory settings, providing strategic leadership to enhance clinical quality and operational excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive p...
Yesterday
$74K - $152K *
Engage in comprehensive research administration, guiding proposal development and compliance for diverse funding projects. Collaborate with faculty and leadership to enhance research success and ensur...
1 week ago
$114K - $138K *
Manage and oversee business operations for New Mexico activities, ensuring compliance with policies and providing strategic support to leadership. Collaborate across functions to enhance administrativ...
1 week ago
$114K - $138K *
Oversee business operations and administrative services for New Mexico activities, ensuring compliance with policies while providing strategic support to leadership. Collaborate across functions to en...
1 week ago
Director of Operations & Finance
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence and financial strategy in a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead HR, IT, and finance processes while building a scalable infrastructure to support growth and integration o...
2 weeks ago
Director of Recuperative Care Operations
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of operational leadership for a multidisciplinary care campus, ensuring safety, efficiency, and growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic initiatives and enhance ser...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $110K *
Lead the J.D. Admissions team to enhance recruitment and yield strategies, ensuring personalized engagement with prospective students while managing operations and evaluating marketing effectiveness f...
1 week ago
$68K - $106K *
Shape operational excellence in primary care by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing workflows, and enhancing patient experiences. Collaborate with clinical leaders to drive performance and ensur...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's pivotal in supporting executive leadership through complex scheduling, travel arrangements, and project execution. Your proactive approach will enhance organizational efficiency and...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Finance and Operations
$110K - $120K *
Shape the financial and operational strategies for University Libraries, advising leadership on budgeting, personnel, and policy development. Lead initiatives that enhance library objectives and ensur...
5 days ago
What does a Director of Administration do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.