Director of Administration

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Director of Administration

Regular Full Time Executive Management Fresno, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1542

Salary Range: $109,026.98 To $131,258.56 Annually

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) is a non-profit corporation, funded by the State of California to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities. At CVRC, our mission is to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and children at risk, to reach their goals. With offices in Merced, Fresno, and Visalia, we support over 35,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central Valley, including Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and Kings counties. We accomplish this by coordinating resources and collaborating with other agencies to develop the best services for Clients and families, valuing diversity, respecting individual rights and choices, and committing to excellence, honesty, and cost effectiveness in service delivery.

BENEFITS OF JOINING CVRC:

• Employer-paid medical plan options available for employees
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage for eligible family members
• CalPERS Pension Retirement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D coverage options at group rates
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal time, holidays, and longevity leave
• Flexible schedules, including 9/80 work week options with every other Friday off
• Telecommute opportunities for eligible positions after introductory period
• Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Administration serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership for administrative operations, facilities, and organizational support services across all agency locations. The Director develops leaders, aligns operational strategies with agency goals, and drives continuous improvement to ensure efficient, effective, and sustainable organizational performance. This role is responsible for strengthening the infrastructure, systems, and resources that enable the agency to fulfill its mission while supporting growth, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to managers, supervisors, and administrative support teams across multiple locations and functions.
• Develops leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establishes performance expectations, goals, and accountability measures that align