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

Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Definition Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

List of Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Job Duties

• Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided.
• Analyze financial activities of establishments or departments and provide input into budget planning and preparation processes.
• Evaluate employees’ job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action.
• Develop work schedules according to budgets and workloads.
• Coordinate or perform activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, or transportation.
• Plan for or coordinate office services, such as equipment or supply acquisition or organization, disposal of assets, relocation, parking, maintenance, or security services.

Things an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Should Know How to Do

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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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

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

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Other Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Job Titles

• Chief Load Dispatcher
• Collection Supervisor
• Administrative Officer
• Tariff Supervisor
• Typists Supervisor

Job Outlook for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors

In the United States, there were 1,506,300 jobs for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisor in 2016. 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. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 153,000 job openings in this field each 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.

How Much Does an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor Make?

The typical yearly salary for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors is somewhere between $33,850 and $90,320.

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

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 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

Tools & Technologies Used by Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors

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 SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Facebook
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro

Becoming an Office & Administrative Support Worker Supervisor

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

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Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors Sector

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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References:

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

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