Director of Administration & Operations

Tennessee Wildlife Federation; Richland (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA

Job summary

The Tennessee Wildlife Federation seeks a Director of Administration to supervise HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities, strengthening internal operations and cross-functional collaboration across all locations. You will implement standardized administrative practices, drive process improvements, and support executive leadership in achieving organizational priorities.

With a minimum of 10 years in senior administrative roles, you will guide resource planning, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, HR, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience overseeing administrative or operational functions in small to mid-sized organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to modernize technology systems, set priorities with vendors, and train staff on new tools.
• Strong financial understanding with experience in budgeting, internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance for nonprofits.
• Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities within the Administration portfolio, aligning activities with organizational priorities.
• Supervise administrative staff, set expectations, provide feedback, and foster accountability and service excellence.
• Coordinate cross-departmental operations and ensure consistent internal support across locations.
• Participate in leadership meetings to contribute administrative insights and practical problem-solving.
• Maintain compliance with HR regulatory requirements and document administrative workflows.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Suite

Job description

The Tennessee Wildlife Federation seeks a Director of Administration to supervise HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities, strengthening internal operations and cross-functional collaboration across all locations. You will implement standardized administrative practices, drive process improvements, and support executive leadership in achieving organizational priorities.

With a minimum of 10 years in senior administrative roles, you will guide resource planning, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of