How to hire a director of professional services

How to hire a director of professional services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of professional services hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The director of professional services hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A director of professional services's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors of professional services 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of directors of professional services.

   Type of Director Of Professional Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Professional Services	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$45-99
   Clinical Director	A clinical director is a managing professional who manages the work of healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care is achieved. Clinical directors are responsible for organizational tasks such as adjusting staff schedules, explaining insurance benefits to the patients, and managing financial reports... Show more	$30-69
   Wellness Director	Typically working at gyms and health centers, a wellness coordinator utilizes their health and fitness expertise by designing and developing health programs involving workout and diet plans. Among their responsibilities include performing research and analysis to identify the clients' needs, gathering and analyzing information to determine the strengths and weaknesses of current programs, and implementing solutions against problem areas... Show more	$20-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Healthcare
   • Client Facing
   • Software Development
   • Business Development
   • Application Development
   • Enterprise Sales
   • Project Management
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Client Relationships
   • Service Delivery
   • Process Improvement
   • Program Management
   • Professional Services Organization
   • Patients

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   Responsibilities:

   • Plan and manage software implementations, data conversions, ERP integration and document imaging.
   • Used SQL statements to automate the download of lab and radiological data into a study's database.
   • Lead clients and internal consultants, develop and implement standard CRM tools, methodologies and practices in operations / practice management.
   • Manage professional services business in the Americas.
   • Create and manage PMO project execution support for seamlessly integrating new services offerings into delivery operations.
   • Manage pharmacy integration to EHR project; complete functional and system requirements, and identify pharmacy vendor.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of professional services job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A director of professional services can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, directors of professional services' average salary in colorado is 39% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors of professional services 55% less than senior-level directors of professional services.
   • Certifications. A director of professional services with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a director of professional services's salary.

   Average director of professional services salary

   $140,429yearly

   $67.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of professional services salary

   $94,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average director of professional services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$159,869	$77
   2	Delaware	$155,545	$75
   3	District of Columbia	$153,764	$74
   4	New York	$150,458	$72
   5	Oregon	$141,974	$68
   6	New Jersey	$141,233	$68
   7	Vermont	$139,750	$67
   8	Massachusetts	$137,580	$66
   9	Arizona	$136,484	$66
   10	Texas	$136,166	$65
   11	Washington	$132,201	$64
   12	Florida	$131,948	$63
   13	Indiana	$131,250	$63
   14	North Carolina	$126,656	$61
   15	Virginia	$125,382	$60
   16	Georgia	$119,983	$58
   17	Illinois	$115,773	$56
   18	Minnesota	$114,443	$55
   19	Hawaii	$111,136	$53
   20	Missouri	$105,824	$51

   Average director of professional services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kootenai Health	$174,706	$83.99	3
   2	Medallia	$174,156	$83.73
   3	Nike	$169,728	$81.60	5
   4	ProMedica Toledo Hospital	$167,963	$80.75	2
   5	Icertis	$164,251	$78.97	4
   6	Veeva Systems	$158,429	$76.17	17
   7	Conga	$158,255	$76.08
   8	Expedia Group	$155,421	$74.72	4
   9	Moody's	$155,053	$74.54	2
   10	Citi	$153,331	$73.72	13
   11	Danbury Hospital	$152,553	$73.34	26
   12	Seagate Technology	$152,473	$73.30
   13	Amazon	$151,253	$72.72	111
   14	CyberCoders	$148,182	$71.24
   15	Genesys	$148,173	$71.24	15
   16	Hostway	$146,378	$70.37
   17	World Economic Forum	$145,770	$70.08
   18	Salesforce	$144,472	$69.46	26
   19	Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc.	$144,263	$69.36	10
   20	Philips	$144,197	$69.33	8

4. Writing a director of professional services job description

   A director of professional services 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a director of professional services job description:

   Director of professional services job description example

   Job DescriptionHalltec HVAC is an independently owned and operated service professional company. Our team of qualified professionals work with a code of values of Respect, Integrity and are Customer Focused while having fun in the process!
   
   As a HVAC Service Professional, you are the primary contact and representative of our company. You will coordinate the installation, repair and service of the customers heating and air systems. Exemplifying our code of values, you show respect and courtesy to all customers and employees.
   
   This position is right for you if you are focused on being the best at your craft and you are interested in performing all task to the best of your ability. You are a leader, capable of training and supervising apprentices on your team. You are focused, responsible, self-motivated and have a knack for troubleshooting. You are driven to provide the highest level of customer service and earn the trust of your clients.
   Specific Responsibilities:
   
   Train and supervise apprentices on your team
   Install, maintain and repair existing equipment
   Determine condition of the HVAC equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions and determine needed repairs
   Identify materials and quantities needed for new and repair projects
   Evaluate customer requests and provide work order descriptions and price projects
   Follow established processes and procedures
   Operate with safety as a primary concern for self and customer
   
   Job Descriptions:
   
   HVAC Service Professional
   Physically able to lift heavy objects as necessary
   Proficiency to navigate tablet based technology
   Professional appearance and personality
   Positive Attitude
   Team player who can work independently
   
   Benefits: Full benefits package including health insurance, vision insurance and matching 401K
   
   We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our General Manager will follow-up! Notice Mr. Electric LLC is the franchisor of the Mr. Electric® franchised system. Each Mr. Electric® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Mr. Electric LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Mr. Electric LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website. *Acknowledgement I acknowledge that each independent Mr. Electric® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Mr. Electric LLC (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Mr. Electric LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.

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5. Post your job

   To find directors of professional services for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any directors of professional services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level directors of professional services with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director of professional services job on Zippia to find and recruit director of professional services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit directors of professional services, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 director of professional services

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director of professional services position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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