DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Cabinet-Level Executive Leadership Opportunity SALARY RANGE $167,316 $200,777 REPORTS TO The Mayor APPLY BY April 22, 2026

What You'll Do As Director of Administration, you'll lead the City's financial operations and administrative infrastructure as a trusted advisor to the Mayor, the Board of Finance, and the Board of Representatives. Serve on the Mayor's Cabinet and provide executive oversight of all financial and administrative functions for a $700M+ operation spanning 1,700 City employees and 3,000 Board of Education staff. Lead the development and execution of operating, capital, and special revenue budgets that advance long-term fiscal sustainability. Directly oversee 10 divisions: Office of Policy & Management, Controller's Office, Purchasing, Risk Management, Grants Administration (300+ active federal/state grants), Assessor's Office, Tax Collector, Revenue Services, Technology Management Services, and Internal Audit. Strengthen financial controls, audit processes, and compliance across all functions in accordance with the City Charter and state/federal law. Drive modernization of ERP systems, technology infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making across City government. Build strong cross-functional relationships with department heads, elected officials, union leadership, and external stakeholders. The Impact You'll Make This role comes with real, consequential challenges — and the authority and support to address them:

Fiscal Sustainability:

Implement cost-saving strategies across healthcare, pensions, and operations while strengthening long-term financial planning.

Systems Modernization:

Stabilize and optimize the City's Oracle-based ERP, advance technology upgrades, and improve data accuracy and reporting.

Major Capital Initiatives:

Oversee school construction, bond issuances, and ongoing infrastructure investments across 300+ active projects.

Performance Management:

Shift to a proactive, data-driven approach with improved KPIs, budgeting, and earlier involvement in grants, procurement, and risk management.

Organizational Strength:

Enhance workforce development, succession planning, and internal communication to build institutional resilience.