Director of Administration

Shepherd's Heart Fellowship; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd's Heart Fellowship seeks a Director of Administration to serve as the operational leader for human resources, facilities, and business processes. This full-time role supports the mission by ensuring administrative functions run efficiently, empowering frontline staff, and fostering a culture of growth and integrity.

The Director will supervise the Administrative Assistant and Maintenance Supervisor, drive employee lifecycle excellence, and partner with department heads to align actions

Qualifications

• Experience leading administrative functions and teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and employment law.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and cut inefficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle and HR practices with integrity and legal precision.
• Manage facilities to maintain a safe, dignified environment and support organizational needs.
• Coordinate with department heads to align admin actions with strategic vision and governance.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and information systems.

Skills

HR management

Operations leadership

Budget management

Payroll & benefits

Employee lifecycle

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The client is seeking a Director of Administration to serve as the operational leader responsible for driving excellence across human resources, facilities management, and business processes. This full-time position will support the organization's mission by ensuring that administrative functions operate efficiently and effectively, empowering frontline staff, and fostering a culture of growth and integrity. The Director will oversee the Administrative Assistant and Maintenance Supervisor, providing guidance and support to help them develop as leaders within the organization.

Key responsibilities include managing the entire employee lifecycle, cultivating a high-performance culture, and ensuring that all HR practices are handled with integrity and legal precision. The Director will work closely with department heads to align administrative actions with the organization's strategic vision, streamline processes, and eliminate inefficiencies. Additional duties involve overseeing facilities to maintain a safe and dignified environment, managing budgets with a focus on cost-effective innovation, and ensuring strict compliance in recordkeeping and information systems.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in administrative leadership, human resources, and operations, with a strong understanding of payroll, benefits, and employment law. The role requires analytical thinking, decisive problem-solving, and a demonstrated ability to build and inspire teams. A deep commitment to the organization's mission and values is essential, as the Director of Administration is expected to view operational excellence as a key component of stewardship and service.