Director of Administrative Services
Up to $226,096 annually
Depending on Qualifications
Future general salary increases:
3% - effective July 4, 2026
Opportunities to join a diverse and beautiful City with a significant history in an outstanding location don’t come along very often.
The City of Fullerton is recruiting for a highly experienced Director of Administrative Services to manage the day-to-day activities of the Administrative Services Department. The successful candidate will have a broad background in municipal finance and a strong track record of success in managing a multi-faceted organization. The new Director will work closely with the City Manager’s Office and will be directly responsible for a department of 31 full-time employees, with an operating budget of $5.6 million. This senior-level executive will be results-driven, with well-grounded, ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership potential, and outstanding public speaking abilities.
This recruitment will be conducted by CPS HR Consulting. We are currently accepting applications filing and will continue to do so until a filing deadline is established by CPS HR Consulting. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
Along with the City of Fullerton application, submissions must also include a cover letter, resume and five professional references.
This is an executive, at-will position. Only those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview with the City with the final selection being made by the City Manager.Please direct all inquiries to Laura Giannetti-Mercer, Human Resources Manager at 714.738.6363 or laura.gm@cityoffullerton.com.Please check back after September 12, 2025 for a more detailed recruitment brochure. Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, management, business administration, public administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience: This position requires a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible administrative, finance, municipal management, or a closely related field, including three years at the mid-management level in an organization comparable to Fullerton in terms of the scope of activity.
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Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens. Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school system, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.
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