What Does it Take to Be an Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor?

Career Description Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management or governmental agencies.
• Compute figures such as balances, totals, or commissions.
• Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work.
• Discuss work problems or grievances with union representatives.
• Develop or update procedures, policies, or standards.
• Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management.

Qualities of an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor

Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Types of Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Jobs

• Station Agent
• Communication Center Coordinator
• Purchasing and Claims Supervisor
• Telephone Order Supervisor
• Warranty Administrator

Job Outlook for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 1,506,300 jobs in the United States for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 3.4% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 51,100 new jobs for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor by 2026. There will be an estimated 153,000 positions for Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor per year.

The states with the most job growth for Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor are Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Vermont, or Mississippi. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor

The salary for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors ranges between about $33,850 and $90,320 a year.

Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors who work in District of Columbia, New York, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$54,030
Alaska	$65,430
Arizona	$54,670
Arkansas	$48,850
California	$62,560
Colorado	$62,600
Connecticut	$66,800
Delaware	$62,700
District of Columbia	$81,120
Florida	$55,680
Georgia	$56,540
Hawaii	$58,260
Idaho	$51,500
Illinois	$59,170
Indiana	$55,210
Iowa	$56,970
Kansas	$53,860
Kentucky	$50,800
Louisiana	$49,360
Maine	$51,500
Maryland	$62,680
Massachusetts	$64,560
Michigan	$57,530
Minnesota	$62,070
Mississippi	$47,000
Missouri	$57,800
Montana	$53,770
Nebraska	$54,520
Nevada	$53,140
New Hampshire	$59,020
New Jersey	$62,910
New Mexico	$53,930
New York	$70,770
North Carolina	$55,560
North Dakota	$55,100
Ohio	$56,870
Oklahoma	$53,880
Oregon	$57,600
Pennsylvania	$60,800
Rhode Island	$62,480
South Carolina	$52,690
South Dakota	$49,000
Tennessee	$56,600
Texas	$59,580
Utah	$52,470
Vermont	$59,240
Virginia	$61,190
Washington	$65,190
West Virginia	$46,650
Wisconsin	$55,820
Wyoming	$53,990

What Tools & Technology do Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Facebook
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro

How do I Become an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor?

Education needed to be an Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor:

How Long Does it Take to Become an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor?

Where Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors Are Employed

Below are examples of industries where Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors work:

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Career changers with experience as an Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor sometimes find work in one of the following fields:

• Social and Human Service Assistants
• Real Estate Sales Agents

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

Image Credit: Mike Moore via public domain

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