Administrative Services Managers
The occupation Administrative Services Managers covers people who 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. Expect to prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The strongest interest signal is Enterprising (6.5 of 7), then Conventional (6.3) and Social, which gives it the code ECS. Plan on one or two years of vocational training, an apprenticeship or an associate’s degree; O*NET labels this medium preparation. Strength in time management, reading comprehension, and active listening helps most here. People who want leading, persuading and making business decisions usually fit better here than those who need creative work with room for original expression.
What they 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.
Main tasks
- 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.
Skills
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like taking the lead and making the call.
- You like clear rules and getting the details right.
- You are willing to put in a year or two of focused training.
- You are comfortable relying on time management and reading comprehension.
May not suit you if
- You would rather not persuade, sell or manage other people.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.1 out of 7 here.
- You need to start within a few months, with no training period.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code ECS takes the three highest, and Enterprising comes first here.
Preparation
Medium preparation. Expect vocational school, an apprenticeship, related experience or an associate’s degree, usually one or two years in total.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED). This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Administrative Coordinator
- Administrative Director
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Administrator
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