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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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Administrative Services Managers
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Median pay

$108,390
Median annual pay for Administrative Services Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

23,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

271,200
Estimated U.S. employment for Administrative Services Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+12,600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Computers and Electronics
  6. 6Personnel and Human Resources

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Written Expression
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Near Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Leadership Orientation
  3. 3Attention to Detail
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  3. 3Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Scheduling Work and Activities
  6. 6Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Representative 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.
  • 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.

Software and tools

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Sources

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