Career Profile: Administrative Services Managers

Salary and Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, there are 239,000 people employed as administrative services managers in the United States. The median annual salary is $100,170. Entry level employees earn approximately $59,470 per year and senior employees earn approximately $168,910 per year.

Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.

Job Duties

• 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.

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