What does an Assistant Administrator do?
Assistant Administrators usually work in an office environment as support staff who help their colleagues stay organized and effectively communicate internally with one another and externally with clients. They schedule appointments and update shared calendars to reflect each employee’s commitments and availability. Assistant Administrators create spreadsheets and reports based on company records to make information more accessible for their colleagues. A key part of the Assistant Administrator role is ensuring that employees have access to the tools they need to complete their work by stocking office supplies, ordering inventory, distributing equipment and updating old tools.
Assistant Administrators are in charge of working with vendors to maintain office equipment and supplies. Editing documents, basic bookkeeping and keeping files or libraries organized are all parts of the Assistant Administrator’s job. Creation of reports, spreadsheets and presentations may also be included in their job description.
Assistant Administrator skills and qualifications
Use this section to describe the skills and qualifications you would like to see in your Assistant Administrator. It is a good idea to include education requirements, job experience, certifications and technical skills. Soft skills and personality traits that you think are important for success should also be included here:
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with various forms of office software and equipment
- Able to write reports and presentations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with staff across multiple departments
- Ability to work with budgets and create spreadsheets
Assistant Administrator salary expectations
An Assistant Administrator makes an average of $15.57 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.
Assistant Administrator salary expectations
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Common salary:
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Typical salaries range from
17000.00 -168000.00 YEARLY - Find more information on Indeed Salaries
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Assistant Administrator education and training requirements
A high school diploma or the equivalent is usually preferred for an Assistant Administrator. Experience in using word processing and spreadsheet programs is also an important requirement. If your assistant administrator will be working within a medical or legal setting, community college or technical school classes may be required in order to learn industry-specific terminology and practices. Higher-level or executive Assistant Administrators may be required to have taken college classes or have a college degree.
Assistant Administrator experience requirements
Assistant Administrators may be considered an entry-level role. Entry-level Assistant Administrators usually have on-the-job training to prepare them for their day-to-day work. Assistant Administrators in specialized fields such as medical or legal may be required to have on-the-job experience prior to working for your company. To work on the executive level, assistant administrators usually need several years of work experience.
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