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Career: Administrative Services Managers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
83
|
Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records. |
77
|
Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization. |
74
|
Acquire, distribute and store supplies. |
73
|
Set goals and deadlines for the department. |
68
|
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. |
62
|
Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies. |
55
|
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. |
52
|
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. |
47
|
Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel. |
47
|
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff. |
35
|
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property. |
32
|
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations. |
31
|
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management. |
22
|
Manage leasing of facility space. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
65
|
Processing Information
|
64
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
64
|
Getting Information
|
63
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
62
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
62
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
61
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
57
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
56
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
55
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
54
|
Thinking Creatively
|
54
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
53
|
Interacting With Computers
|
52
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
50
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
48
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
47
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
45
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
40
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
36
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
35
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
35
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
32
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
31
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
24
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
9
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|