Administrative Services Managers

Also Called: Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Business Administrator

What Administrative Services Managers do

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.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Accounting Services • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Notebook computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Special purpose telephones

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Oracle Hyperion
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Yardi

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Speaking
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 34% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 24% Bachelor's degree
  • 13% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Administrative Services Managers across the country typically make.

$30.04 / hour
$62,470 /year

Entry Level

$51.19 / hour
$106,470 /year

Median Level

$90.78 / hour
$188,820 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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