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Administrative Services Managers

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.

Other names for Administrative Services Managers: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Administrative Specialist, Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, Building Manager, Business Administrator, Business Coordinator, Business Office Manager, Business Unit Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Church Administrator, Court Administrator, Dental Office Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Records Management, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Facility Coordinator, General Manager, Imaging Services Director, Maintenance Superintendent, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Office Manager, Office Manager, Operations Administrator, Property Disposal Manager, Property Disposal Officer, Property Utilization Manager, Radiology Administrator, Service Director, Space Officer, Superintendent, Maintenance, Managerial, Unclaimed Property Officer,

What do Administrative Services Managers do?

  • 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.

Do you enjoy these?

  • Calculators or accessories
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Tablet computers

Technology used

  • Human resources software
  • Project management software
  • Office suite software
  • Accounting software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Word processing software
  • Charting software
  • Presentation software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Document management software
  • Data base reporting software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Internet browser software
  • Electronic mail software