Administrative Services Managers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
2. 02Set goals and deadlines for the department.
3. 03Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
4. 04Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
5. 05Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
6. 06Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
7. 07Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
8. 08Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
9. 09Communicate with and provide guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure the organization, department, or work unit's business needs are met.
10. 10Develop operational standards and procedures for the work unit or department.
11. 11Establish work procedures or schedules to organize the daily work of administrative staff.
12. 12Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading