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Administrative Services Manager


Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  E-C-S        SOC:  11-3011.00

Job Description for: "Administrative Services Manager"

 
Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. May oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations.

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Job Tasks for: "Administrative Services Manager"

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.

Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.

Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.

Acquire, distribute and store supplies.

Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.

Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

Manage leasing of facility space.

Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.

Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.

Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Administrative Services Manager"

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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.

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.

Personnel and Human Resources -- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Skill Requirements for: "Administrative Services Manager"

Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

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.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.


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Ability Requirements for: "Administrative Services Manager"

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).


Job Activities for: "Administrative Services Manager"

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

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.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.



 

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