Administrative Services Manager

Also called: Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Manager

Varies

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Administrative services managers plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

 

  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Set goals and deadlines for the department.
  • Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
  • Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
  • Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
  • Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
  • Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
  • Communicate with and provide guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure the organization, department, or work unit's business needs are met.
  • Develop operational standards and procedures for the work unit or department.
  • Establish work procedures or schedules to organize the daily work of administrative staff.
  • Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
  • Manage paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records or correspondence.
  • Meet with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives, as well as make decisions about personnel, resources, and space or equipment needs.
  • Oversee payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
  • Read through contracts, regulations, and procedural guidelines to ensure comprehension and compliance.
  • Represent work unit at meetings or conferences and serve as liaison for requests or complaints.
  • Supervise administrative staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
Work Context
  • Electronic Mail — 97% responded "Every day".
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 91% responded "Every day".
  • Telephone — 81% responded "Every day".
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 61% responded "Extremely important".
  • Contact With Others — 56% responded "Constant contact with others".
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 75% responded "Every day".
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 44% responded "Very important".
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Work Activities
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
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Detailed Work Activities
  • Direct administrative or support services.
  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.
  • Prepare operational progress or status reports.
  • Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
  • Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
  • Develop organizational policies or programs.
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Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills

Reading Comprehension
  • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Time Management
  • Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Speaking
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension
  • The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written Expression
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Persistence
  • Initiative
  • Leadership
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Social Orientation
  • Self Control
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Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software
  • Yardi Hot Technology
  • Microsoft Access Hot Technology
  • Data entry software Hot Technology
  • Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
  • FileMaker Pro
Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word Hot Technology
  • Google Docs Hot Technology
Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Microsoft Visio Hot Technology
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