DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Cabinet-Level Executive Leadership Opportunity SALARY RANGE $167,316 – $200,777 REPORTS TO The Mayor APPLY BY April 22, 2026
Randi Frank Consulting, LLC Stamford, CT, USA
- Location: Stamford, CT, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 31, 2026
Job Description:
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Cabinet-Level Executive Leadership Opportunity SALARY RANGE $167,316 – $200,777 REPORTS TO The Mayor APPLY BY April 22, 2026
Description
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.