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Office Administrative Director

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The Opportunity We are seeking an Office Administrative Director to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Los Angeles Office (Hybrid). You will be responsible for managing the strategic ...

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How much do administrative director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for administrative director in the United States is $103,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an administrative director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Administrative Director, you generally need strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills, often backed by a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with management software, budgeting tools, and HR systems is typically required, along with certifications like Certified Manager (CM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) being advantageous. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities help someone stand out in this leadership role. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively overseeing operations, leading teams, and driving organizational success.

What is an administrative director?

Administrative Directors are senior-level professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administrative functions of an organization or department. They manage teams, develop and implement policies, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. Their role often involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and acting as a liaison between departments and executive leadership. Administrative Directors play a key role in improving efficiency and supporting the organization's overall mission.

What is the difference between Administrative Director vs Office Manager?

AspectAdministrative DirectorOffice Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; experience in administrationHigh school diploma or associate's; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentCorporate, healthcare, or large organizationsSmall to medium offices, various industries
Employer UsageUsed in large organizations overseeing multiple departmentsCommon in small to mid-sized offices managing daily operations

The Administrative Director typically holds a higher-level leadership role, overseeing broader administrative functions across departments, while the Office Manager focuses on daily office operations and staff management. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Administrative Director usually has more strategic responsibilities and credentials.

How does an administrative director typically collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals?

An Administrative Director often works closely with leaders from various departments—such as finance, human resources, and operations—to streamline processes and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. This role involves regular meetings, cross-functional project management, and facilitating effective communication between teams. By fostering collaboration, Administrative Directors help resolve interdepartmental challenges and support the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are key to building these relationships and driving collective success.

What does an administrative director do?

Administrative directors oversee the daily operations and logistics of a business or organization. As an administrative director, you manage other administrative departments and positions within the organization, such as facility maintenance, office staff, and executive administrative assistants to ensure they maintain efficiency. The director handles budgeting concerns, oversees inventory stocking, and manages workflow between various departments. You communicate with outside vendors and other contacts, such as landlords and service providers, and you may also assist human resources with hiring, training new employees, and conducting performance reviews.

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Infographic showing various Administrative Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,000 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Administrative Director- Neurosurgery

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, MA • On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 113 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

387th of 1,059 rated hospitals


Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary: Leads operational initiatives in services areas in order to achieve set goals. Responsible for strategic planning, educational and financial operations of division/department, budget management, improvements in access, overall customer satisfaction, communication, clinical service delivery, operating efficiency, and staff development.<br><br>

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Participates in long-range planning and the development of departmental and ambulatory divisional goals, strategic plans and objectives, as well as personnel, resources, space needs and equipment decisions. Appoints, develops, directly supervises and evaluates practice managers and clinical managers in designated areas
  2. Ensures that department activities and records meet the standards of accrediting, regulatory and reimbursement agencies (JCAHO, OSHA, DPH, etc.). Oversees multidisciplinary team building within ambulatory departments/services. Participates in hospital departmental, administrative and medical staff committees, and reports on committee activities.
  3. Develops policies and procedures for department/division. Measures success with pertinent and measurable data based on targeted goals, developed using Performance Manager Reports. Collaborates with Human Resources to enhance role definition and standards of practice for front line staff, as well as recruitment
  4. Assists the divisional chief in the identification and coordination of program development work through community based programs, marketing and fundraising opportunities. Incorporates facilitation of additional special projects as assigned.
  5. Coordinates recruitment process of clinical and research faculty. Participates in confidential salary planning for faculty and staff. Identifies and acts on issues that affect the delivery of patient care. Quality control and improvement, performance improvement activities, monitoring, reviews, action plans. Oversees patient satisfaction surveys, monitoring and action plans and customer service.
  6. Has the responsibility to lead and support managers and directors in developing and improving operations to create optimal performance levels. Direct Reports: 4-6 Indirect Reports: 21-50
  7. Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing budgets for multiple departments.
Required Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business preferred.
  2. More than 10 years related work experience required and 5-8 years supervisory/management experience required
  3. 8 -10 years experience in a clinical health care setting
  4. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Competencies:
  1. Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.
  2. Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.
  3. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.
  4. Team Work: Ability to lead and direct multiple collaborative teams for large projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have significant implications for the management and operations of the organization.
  5. Customer Service: Ability to lead operational initiatives to meet or exceed customer service standards and expectations in assigned unit(s) and/or across multiple areas in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

Pay Range:

$125,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is an academic medical center located in the heart of Boston. We are a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Our passion is caring for our patients like they are family, finding new cures, using the finest and the latest technologies, and teaching and inspiring caregivers of tomorrow. We put people at the center of everything we do, because we believe in medicine that puts people first.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1916