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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$83K - $135K *

Drive financial strategy and oversight for a nonprofit organization, ensuring compliance and sustainability while collaborating with leadership to optimize resource allocation and enhance grant utiliz...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $123K *

Champion financial excellence by providing strategic analysis and consulting to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth. Collaborate with leaders to redesign processes, ensuring compliance a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading teams in scheduling, coordination, and workforce planning. Drive performance through data insights while ensuring efficient processes and resource management as...

Addison, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Oversee and optimize enterprise systems to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate technology solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Optimize the enterprise systems landscape to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate modern solutions, ensuring reliability and alignment with strategic goals while dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive fundraising success by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivating relationships, and securing gifts of $25,000 or more. Collaborate with university leaders to develop funding oppo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading major gift fundraising efforts, managing a diverse portfolio of prospects, and collaborating with university leaders to secure significant philanthropic support for institu...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of research administration within Workday ERP, guiding design and delivery while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment. Drive strategic initiatives and manage a team to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Champion seamless office operations by supporting administrative workflows, vendor relationships, and onboarding processes. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team effectiveness and drive continuo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to oversee clinic operations, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery across multiple facilities. Lead administrative functions, enhance patient experiences, and drive strategic p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage your expertise in information systems and computer science. This role involves collaborating on innovative projects, enhancing system performance, and driving technolog...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Pioneer a unified commercial operating model that standardizes workflows across media, capital, and barter transactions, ensuring seamless integration and compliance within agency investment operation...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$187K - $300K *

Elevate patient access and experience by leading strategic planning and business development initiatives. Collaborate with executives to identify growth opportunities and ensure alignment with organiz...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $300K *

Transform patient access and experience by leading strategic planning, business development, and product innovation initiatives. Collaborate with executives to align strategies with operational goals...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a strategic finance partner, driving profitability and growth through financial insights, project management, and executive collaboration. Influence key business decisions and o...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$275K - $350K *

Pioneer medical leadership in a comprehensive detox and rehabilitation program, overseeing patient care, policy development, and medical staff guidance to ensure adherence to best practices and regula...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$170K - $270K *

Lead the charge in developing a sophisticated global compliance strategy that supports growth in a dynamic investment environment. Collaborate with teams across multiple locations to enhance complianc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Lead financial strategy for manufacturing operations, driving insights and optimizing costs. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance productivity and reporting, ensuring financial performance al...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$153K - $245K *

Lead impactful HR initiatives, overseeing recruitment, benefits, and compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Foster employee relations, ensuring alignment with operational goals while managing...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and strategic modeling to enhance healthcare operations. Collaborate across departments, ensuring adherence to best practices, forecasting, and budget development to...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Optimize research administration processes by managing pre- and post-award support for faculty and stakeholders. Lead compliance efforts and enhance proposal development while overseeing multiple proj...

1 week ago

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

$76K - $117K *

Champion the research administration process by leading proposal development and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with Principal Investigators to manage funding opportunities and maintain effective co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at our institution by leading strategic fundraising initiatives focused on principal gifts. Elevate donor engagement and collaboration with university leadership to drive transform...

3 weeks ago

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

$190K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by delivering strategic communications advice in the Healthcare sector. Lead teams, engage stakeholders, and drive business development while fostering a collaborative environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.