Director of Administration & Operations

Central Valley Regional Center, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

CalPERS pension

PSLF eligible employer

Life insurance

FSAs

Paid time off

9/80 schedule

Remote options after intro

Job summary

Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Director of Administration to lead administrative operations, facilities, records, and organizational support across locations.

You will shape strategy, develop leaders, and drive efficiency while aligning resources with the agency's mission. The role reports to the Executive Leadership Team and requires strong governance, budget management, and stakeholder engagement to advance goals and ensure exceptional service delivery for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, communications, management, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management and administrative leadership experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading managers and/or supervisors.
• Experience overseeing administrative operations, facilities management, organizational operations, records management, business services, public administration, communications, or related support services.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational strategies, leading operational improvement initiatives, managing multiple priorities across diverse functions or locations, and aligning departmental objectives with organizational goals.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of facilities operations, records retention and management practices, budget administration, vendor management, and organizational effectiveness principles.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for administrative operations and support services across all agency locations to ensure alignment with the agency's mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives.
• Develops and implements operational strategies, policies, systems, and initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
• Evaluates organizational structures, workflows, and business processes and recommends improvements that strengthen operational performance and support agency growth.
• Oversees agency-wide administrative functions, facilities operations, records management, office support services, and related operational programs.
• Directs facility planning and management activities, including space utilization, workplace strategy, office relocations, renovations, expansion projects, and vendor partnerships.
• Ensures administrative operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, agency policies, and risk management standards.
• Oversees the agency's records management and retention programs to ensure compliance, accessibility, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyzes operational data and performance metrics, identifies trends and opportunities, and develops recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Develops, administers, and monitors departmental budgets and resources to support strategic priorities and responsible stewardship of agency assets.
• Represents the administrative function in executive-level discussions and collaborates with organizational leaders to advance agency-wide initiatives and objectives.
• May oversee public information, organizational communications, branding, marketing materials, and stakeholder engagement activities to support agency awareness and outreach efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, communications, management, or a closely related field

Master's degree in business administration (MBA), public administration (MPA), organizational leadership, organizational development, strategic communications, or a closely related field

Job description

Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Director of Administration to lead administrative operations, facilities, records, and organizational support across locations.

You will shape strategy, develop leaders, and drive efficiency while aligning resources with the agency's mission. The role reports to the Executive Leadership Team and requires strong governance, budget management, and stakeholder engagement to advance goals and ensure exceptional service delivery for