Technical Services Manager Job Description

business administratorsAdministrative services manager essential career information:

  • 2011 median pay: $81, 080
  • 2011, number of jobs: 264, 090
  • Employment growth forecast, 2010-2020: 15 percent
  • Entry-level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent

Administrative services managers; what they do:

Administrative service managers are the jack-of-all-trades for organizations, they plan, direct, coordinate, and follow-up on support services for an organization. In larger companies, the administrative service manager may supervise other support managers, while in smaller companies; the administrative service manager may also function as the business office manager in charge of support services for the entire company.

Administrative management services include a wide array of services. An administrative service manager may do anything from basic administrative tasks such as keeping records, ordering supplies, distributing mail and maintaining facilities, to supervising other administrative personnel and planning budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.

An administrative service manager career may include overseeing the maintenance and repair of office machinery, equipment, or electrical and mechanical systems.

An administrative service manager career may include monitoring the business, assuring it meets environmental, health, and security standards and complies with government regulations. An administrative manager career may also include providing recommendations of policy or procedure changes to improve the business’ operations.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Advancement opportunities for administrative service managers depend on the size of the organization employing them. Administrative service managers may transfer to different departments, work their way up from a technical position or obtain more responsibility.

administrative services managersA Master of Business Administration degree or an advanced degree in a related field increases career advancement opportunities.

Administrative Services Manager Job Outlook

Forecast 15 percent employment growth from 2010 to 2020 for administrative service managers, on par with the average for all occupations.

A wide variety of industries and organizations continue to need facilities managed efficiently and properly prepared for emergencies, such as natural disasters. As a growing number of businesses make necessary changes to comply with improved efficiency standards, administrative service managers oversee the construction and changes.

Administrative Services Managers Salary

  • 2011 median annual wage: $81, 080
  • 2011, workers at the 75th percentile annual wage: $108, 660
  • 2011, workers at the 25th percentile annual wage: $60, 250
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