What does a Business Administrator do?
Business Administrators typically work for corporations to provide leadership to staff across departments. They coordinate with department heads to evaluate employee work performance and strategize ways to achieve department goals. Their job is to set department budgets, establish financial goals and make sure that all employees have the resources they need to perform well at their jobs. They may also research and implement new IT systems to streamline business operations.
Business Administrator skills and qualifications
Business Administrators use a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge to provide the most comprehensive leadership and management they can. These skills and qualifications can include:
- Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking and interpersonal communication
- Great analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Good goal-setting, strategic planning and motivation skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Experience with a variety of personalities and backgrounds in the workplace
- Superior presentation and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of best finance and operations practices for their industry
Business Administrator salary expectations
A Business Administrator earns an average of $44,739 per year. Salary may depend on the level of education, experience and geographical location.
Business Administrator salary expectations
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Business Administrator education and training requirements
Many candidates have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources or another business field. Others may have a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to their industry, such as in engineering or health care sciences. Some candidates may have pursued a master’s degree, such as a Master of Business Administration or others in the business and finance disciplines. Depending on the needs of an organization, candidates with education, training or professional certification in accounting and finance, human resources, management and marketing may also be beneficial.
Business Administrator experience requirements
Since this is a managerial role, candidates are likely to have years of experience in departments like general operations, administration, finance and accounting or human resources. Some may have experience in multiple or all of these departments or even other departments not listed. Candidates should also have years of experience working within their chosen industry to ensure they are familiar with industry-specific policies, procedures, regulations and best practices.
Candidates should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in the industry in which they’re applying, such as for government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations or health care organizations.
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