How to hire a business office director

How to hire a business office director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business office director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business office director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business office director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your business office director job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a business office director for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A business office director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business office directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of business office directors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Business Office Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Office Director	Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include keeping records, distributing mail, and planning and maintaining facilities.	$31-77
   Facilities Coordinator	The facilities coordinator's primary job is to oversee the maintenance and repair of the office space, equipment, and telecommunications systems of a building. They are responsible for handling all equipment emergencies and issues and act as a liaison between employees and contractors... Show more	$15-30
   Manager Of Environmental Services	Although the duties will depend on one's place or industry of employment, a manager of environmental services is primarily responsible for overseeing the environmental programs in a company to ensure efficiency and execution. They are also responsible for examining a company's existing policies and regulations to ensure sustainability in particular areas, devising programs and strategies, coordinating departments across the company, and maintaining an active communication line within the workforce... Show more	$15-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Human Resources
   • Office Equipment
   • Oversight
   • Patients
   • Office Management
   • Business Office Functions
   • General Ledger
   • Rehabilitation
   • A/P
   • Medicaid
   • Revenue Cycle
   • Financial Reports
   • Cash Receipts
   • Data Entry

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   Responsibilities:

   • Input and manage labor for both facilities using the KRONOS system.
   • Manage key third-party vendor relationships, including RFP processes, contract negotiation, and implementation teams on multiple projects.
   • Manage quality review of vendor partners; actively engage in the selection process for new vendor partners, including RFP development.
   • Manage payments receive from Medicare, comply with documentation and assure fulfillment according to regulations.
   • Ensure compliance to HIPAA regulations.
   • Serve on HIPAA implementation committee.

   More business office director duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business office director job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A business office director salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a business office director in Oklahoma may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level business office director usually earns less than a senior-level business office director. Additionally, a business office director with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average business office director salary

   $104,370yearly

   $50.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business office director salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average business office director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$125,504	$60
   2	California	$122,674	$59
   3	District of Columbia	$119,383	$57
   4	Rhode Island	$118,280	$57
   5	Delaware	$114,622	$55
   6	Maryland	$112,521	$54
   7	Massachusetts	$109,369	$53
   8	Virginia	$108,596	$52
   9	Michigan	$104,371	$50
   10	New Hampshire	$102,326	$49
   11	North Carolina	$98,290	$47
   12	Oregon	$98,164	$47
   13	Washington	$94,472	$45
   14	Pennsylvania	$93,089	$45
   15	Missouri	$92,923	$45
   16	Florida	$89,507	$43
   17	Illinois	$88,342	$42
   18	Texas	$87,942	$42
   19	Ohio	$87,668	$42
   20	Arizona	$84,314	$41

   Average business office director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$146,066	$70.22	12
   2	Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	$142,346	$68.44	2
   3	Phoenix Children's	$140,045	$67.33
   4	Cadence Design Systems	$139,660	$67.14	1
   5	Avanade	$131,043	$63.00
   6	Macy's	$125,523	$60.35	20
   7	Cubic	$121,136	$58.24	1
   8	Mission Regional Medical Center	$120,297	$57.84	4
   9	U.S. Bank	$119,580	$57.49	101
   10	The Aerospace Corporation	$110,578	$53.16
   11	Loomis Group	$109,069	$52.44
   12	College of Mount Saint Vincent	$108,284	$52.06
   13	Visa	$105,737	$50.84	8
   14	Edward Jones	$105,309	$50.63	446
   15	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt	$101,599	$48.85
   16	Viasat	$101,259	$48.68
   17	Celestica	$101,255	$48.68	67
   18	HCSC	$101,183	$48.65	1
   19	Bay Area Environmental Research Institute	$94,648	$45.50
   20	Colorado State Express	$94,648	$45.50

4. Writing a business office director job description

   A business office director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a business office director job description:

   Business office director job description example

   Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

   Business Office Director

   SUMMARY of Duties

   The Business Office Director is responsible for overseeing the general administration of the human resource and accounting control systems, functions and procedures for the property. Daily in this role you will perform Human Resource administrative duties for the property, including but not limited to; staff recruitment, payroll, maintenance of personnel files, employee orientation, and facilitating general employee issues and inquiries as directed. Daily in this role you will perform, administer, and oversee the activities of the accounting functions including but not limited to the daily deposit, daily census, accounts receivable/collections, accounts payable, and management reports. Perform accounts receivable duties, such as; sending resident billing statements, maintains daily census, post payments to residents’ accounts, make bank deposits, etc.

   Apply today if your background includes:

   Work Experience Qualifications

   • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounting procedures, human resources, & payroll
   • Previous Senior Living Community experience preferred
   • Strong organizational skills

   Educational Qualifications

   • Required – High School Diploma or Equivalent
   • Preferred - A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or equivalent experience) - Prefer college degree in Business Administration or related field.

   We offer a Competitive compensation package including health benefit (medical, dental and vision options).

   Integral Senior Living & Solstice Senior Living are Drug-Free Work Environments.

   Integral Senior Living & Solstice Senior Living are Equal Opportunity Employers.

   Administrator, Executive, Executive Director, Assistant Administrator, AIT, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Boarding Home, Aging, LTC, Life, Administrative,

   Supervisor, Manager, Payroll, Accounting, Management, HR, Office, Finance, Financials, Billing, Bookkeeper, Administration, Senior Living, Independent Living, Director, Executive, Supervision, Supervisor, Oversight, Medical, Health,

   Business Office Manager, BOM, Administrative, Administration, Supervisor, Senior Living, Independent Living, Rewarding, Financial, accounting, HR, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Receive, excel, Accountant, bookkeeping, bookkeeper, Director, Executive, assistant, property management, property manager, Real Estate, Oversee, Census, budget, Census,

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find business office directors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business office director job on Zippia to find and recruit business office director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit business office directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business office director

   Once you've selected the best business office director candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new business office director. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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