(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Job Description
Supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Train and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided. |
96
|
Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems. |
96
|
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems. |
96
|
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action. |
96
|
Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work. |
95
|
Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures. |
95
|
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes. |
95
|
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff. |
91
|
Recruit, interview, and select employees. |
91
|
Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel and with other work units or departments. |
91
|
Make recommendations to management concerning such issues as staffing decisions and procedural changes. |
90
|
Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management. |
88
|
Consult with managers and other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, and work schedules. |
87
|
Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or administrative staff. |
86
|
Maintain records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, and machine maintenance. |
85
|
Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, and other information required by management or governmental agencies. |
83
|
Develop or update procedures, policies, and standards. |
78
|
Develop work schedules according to budgets and workloads. |
77
|
Design, implement, and evaluate staff training and development programs, customer service initiatives, and performance measurement criteria. |
74
|
Monitor inventory levels and requisition or purchase supplies as needed. |
70
|
Review records and reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, and shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, and evaluate performance. |
70
|
Compute figures such as balances, totals, and commissions. |
68
|
Analyze financial activities of establishments or departments and provide input into budget planning and preparation processes. |
57
|
Arrange for necessary maintenance and repair work. |
55
|
Plan for and coordinate office services, such as equipment and supply acquisition and organization, disposal of assets, relocation, parking, maintenance, and security services. |
49
|
Keep informed of provisions of labor-management agreements and their effects on departmental operations. |
41
|
Coordinate or perform activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, and transportation. |
34
|
Plan layouts of stockrooms, warehouses, or other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors pertaining to items stored. |
26
|
Discuss work problems or grievances with union representatives. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
70
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
69
|
Getting Information
|
68
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
67
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
67
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
66
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
64
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
63
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
63
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
62
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
62
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
57
|
Thinking Creatively
|
55
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
55
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
54
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
52
|
Interacting With Computers
|
52
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
52
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
48
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
35
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
28
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
22
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
17
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|