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Director of Administration




Job Summary:

The Director of Administration leads, oversees, and directs the staff responsible for the companys administrative services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Directs and oversees administrative support services staff.
  • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with all management staff to identify and deliver the required administrative support operations for the organization.
  • Drafts and distributes statistical reports, analyses, and exhibits to company stakeholders and when required, to regulatory and government agencies.
  • Develops, evaluates, and maintains the management information system (MIS).
  • Maintains the organizations administrative policies and procedures manual.
  • Ensures the organizations compliance with applicable health, building, zoning, and safety licensing and certification requirements.
  • Serves as a member of the organizations key administrative decision-making and planning body.
  • Collaborates with other management staff to draft and implement an annual administrative budget.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the office equipment, recordkeeping systems, management information systems, and related protocols used in the organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional and tactful interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field required.
  • Five years of experience in administration including three years in a supervisory capacity, required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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