What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Director position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Administration on behalf of our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the healthcare advocacy space. This full-time, onsite opportunity is based in Cleveland, Ohio and reports directly to the President & CEO.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Administrative Director serves as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing internal operations and ensuring organizational effectiveness across administrative functions. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about supporting impactful nonprofit work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage day-to-day administrative operations, including human resources, finance, IT, and office management
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to improve operational efficiency and scalability
- Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting and regulatory standards
- Support grant management, tracking, and reporting in partnership with program and development teams
- Supervise and mentor administrative staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors, supporting governance activities and coordinating meeting logistics and materials
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
- 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in administrative or operational roles; nonprofit experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and database systems
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a salary range of $70,000-$75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000