Assistant Director of Administration Jobs

Assistant Director of Administration jobs are open across higher education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors, with specializations in operations management, budget administration, and HR coordination, at levels from mid-career manager to senior executive. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles201+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAquinas College
Top cityBerkeley, CA
Work type54% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Director of Finance & Administration
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Director of Finance & Administration
Woodford Bros
Apulia Station, New York
Accounting
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
$95k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Vice President of Finance and Administration
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Vice President of Finance and Administration
Bridge Communities
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$120k - $134k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Pc Tots Is Seeking a Director of Finance and Administration
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PC Tots
Park City, Utah
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Executive Assistant Director of Administration
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Executive Assistant Director of Administration
SecureCare, Inc.
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Program Manager of Project Controls Administration
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Program Manager of Project Controls Administration
AdventHealth Corporate
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$85k.2 - $157k/yr
Master's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Director of Administration Job Market

Who's Hiring

Aquinas College4 open roles
University of Tennessee4 open roles
University of Tennessee Health Science Center4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Energy

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant director of administration jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of progressively responsible administrative or operations management experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing departmental or organizational budgets
  • Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or financial management software
  • Experience supervising staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, policy development, and regulatory reporting requirements

Tips for Your Assistant Director of Administration Job Search

Tailor your resume to budget authority

Assistant director of administration roles almost always require demonstrated budget oversight. Quantify the dollar value of budgets you've managed and name the financial systems you've used, so hiring managers can immediately gauge your fiscal accountability without reading between the lines.

Highlight cross-functional coordination experience

Employers in this role expect you to bridge departments like HR, facilities, finance, and IT. Call out specific examples where you aligned competing priorities across teams, because generic 'leadership' language won't distinguish your resume from dozens of other applicants.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant director of administration openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by institution type

Administrative director roles differ significantly between universities, hospital systems, and municipal governments. Filter your search by sector because the compliance requirements, reporting structures, and strategic priorities vary enough that a generically worded application rarely lands in highly specialized environments.

Prepare a policy or process improvement example

Interviewers for assistant director of administration positions consistently ask for a concrete example of a policy, workflow, or operational process you redesigned. Prepare a tight two-minute answer that names the problem, your intervention, and the measurable outcome before your first interview.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before signing, clarify whether the role owns its own budget or advises on one, how many direct reports you'll manage, and whether the title carries external signatory authority. These distinctions affect your day-to-day autonomy far more than title language alone.

Assistant Director of Administration Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant director of administrations?

The companies hiring the most assistant director of administrations right now include Aquinas College, University of Tennessee, and University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, public universities, and municipal governments consistently represent the largest hiring volumes for this role.

How many assistant director of administration jobs are remote?

About 46% of assistant director of administration openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on operational nature of most positions. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be policy coordination, grants administration, and certain nonprofit program management functions that rely less on on-site facilities oversight.

How do you become an assistant director of administration?

Start by building a foundation in administrative coordination or office management, then move into roles with budget responsibility and direct reports. Earning a bachelor's degree in business or public administration strengthens your candidacy, and a master's degree accelerates promotion in higher education and government. Demonstrating that you've led a cross-functional project or redesigned an operational process signals readiness for the assistant director level.

Can you get an assistant director of administration job without direct management experience?

Yes, but you'll need to show project leadership and functional ownership in place of formal direct-report supervision. Candidates who have led committees, coordinated multi-department initiatives, or served as the primary point of contact for a major administrative function often compete effectively against those with traditional supervisory titles, particularly in nonprofit and academic settings that value collaborative leadership styles.

What does the assistant director of administration interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a phone or video screen focused on your administrative background and institutional fit. A panel interview with HR, a senior director, and department heads usually follows, covering scenario-based questions on budget management, staff conflict, and policy compliance. Some organizations add a writing exercise or ask you to present a brief operational improvement plan before a final offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to assistant director of administration jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant director of administration jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits your experience, sector preference, and location.

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