Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

SOC: 11-3012.00

Common Job Titles

Administrative CoordinatorAdministrative ManagerAdministrative OfficerBusiness Administrator

What You'll Need to Succeed

AI-generated

Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • KnowledgeFormulate administrative policies, procedures, and strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate organizational processes and service delivery systems to ensure compliance with established standards and operational efficiency.
  • KnowledgeApply time management and scheduling techniques to prioritize competing administrative demands across organizational units.
  • KnowledgeAssess vendor proposals and service contracts to determine alignment with organizational needs and budget constraints.
  • MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with operational requirements when coordinating cross-functional teams and resolving stakeholder conflicts.
  • MindsetAdvocate for employee development and team-building initiatives while balancing organizational goals and resource limitations.
  • KnowledgeSynthesize information from multiple sources to support executive decision-making under time constraints and competing organizational priorities.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze administrative workflows, resource allocation, and staffing needs using data from multiple departments to identify improvement opportunities.
  • MindsetEngage internal and external stakeholders in collaborative problem-solving through active listening and clear communication.
  • Hands-onOperate office technology systems including HRMS, project management, and financial software to maintain accurate records and generate operational reports.
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Administrative Services Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

254,140

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$64,740
10% of workers earn the following or more$200,010
Workers on average earn$126,030

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
  • Administration and Management4.2/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Administrative3.9/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Adobe AcrobatAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCADGoogle DocsIBM SPSS StatisticsIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementRSAP softwareSASTeradata DatabaseYardi software

Technology Skills

ADP Enterprise HRADP Workforce NowAdobe PageMakerBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeDatabase softwareDelphi TechnologyEmail softwareFileMaker Pro

Tools & Equipment

10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMobile phonesMulti-line telephone systemsNotebook computersPersonal computers