What You Need to Know About Administrative Services Manager

Occupation Description Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

List of Administrative Services Manager Job Duties

• Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
• Set goals and deadlines for the department.
• Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
• Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
• Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
• Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.

Administrative Services Manager Needed Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Administrative Services Managers say are important on the job.

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.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Property Disposal Manager
• Administrative Director
• Facilities Specialist
• Maintenance and Operations Supervisor
• Development Associate

Administrative Services Manager Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 281,700 jobs in the United States for Administrative Services Manager. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 28,500 new jobs for Administrative Services Manager by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 26,200 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Administrative Services Manager are Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Maryland, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Administrative Services Manager Make?

The typical yearly salary for Administrative Services Managers is somewhere between $55,000 and $165,470.

Administrative Services Managers who work in New York, Rhode Island, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Administrative Services Managers in different U.S. states.

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$93,840
Alaska	$95,470
Arizona	$89,950
Arkansas	$93,180
California	$116,820
Colorado	$119,650
Connecticut	$113,350
Delaware	$121,210
District of Columbia	$125,770
Florida	$96,150
Georgia	$116,170
Hawaii	$99,960
Idaho	$75,220
Illinois	$97,840
Indiana	$86,980
Iowa	$91,750
Kansas	$92,150
Kentucky	$78,440
Louisiana	$86,760
Maine	$80,720
Maryland	$120,110
Massachusetts	$111,340
Michigan	$95,810
Minnesota	$97,210
Mississippi	$80,410
Missouri	$93,260
Montana	$85,860
Nebraska	$89,410
Nevada	$102,330
New Hampshire	$102,490
New Jersey	$130,770
New Mexico	$97,940
New York	$137,480
North Carolina	$106,640
North Dakota	$87,470
Ohio	$93,890
Oklahoma	$93,560
Oregon	$91,690
Pennsylvania	$107,420
Rhode Island	$129,870
South Carolina	$95,380
South Dakota	$83,160
Tennessee	$91,540
Texas	$103,880
Utah	$85,310
Vermont	$85,140
Virginia	$109,690
Washington	$122,570
West Virginia	$81,030
Wisconsin	$108,760
Wyoming	$94,590

Tools & Technologies Used by Administrative Services Managers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Administrative Services Managers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• SAS
• Microsoft Dynamics
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Publisher
• Google Docs

Becoming an Administrative Services Manager

Individuals working as an Administrative Services Manager have obtained the following education levels:

What work experience do I need to become an Administrative Services Manager?

Where Administrative Services Managers Work

The table below shows the approximate number of Administrative Services Managers employed by various industries.

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• Gaming Supervisors
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Are you already one of the many Administrative Services Manager in the United States? If you’re thinking about changing careers, these fields are worth exploring:

• Credit Authorizers
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References:

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

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