Office Administrators oversee the day-to-day functions concerning an office or business.
They may manage administrative staff such as secretaries, assistants and office clerks.
Administrators may manage budgets, order supplies, liaise with service providers, cut expenditure or see to the upkeep of company property.
employee performance evaluations, mediating and mentoring.
Office Administrators perform many ad hoc office tasks as they go about ensuring the company runs smoothly.
An Office Administrator usually performs any of the following tasks:
• Working with databases
• Keeping appointments with clients
• Taking calls
• Working with security organisations
• Managing inventory
• Coordinating with other departments
• Working with invoices and receipts
• Minimising office expenditure
• Getting maintenance done on office equipment and machinery
• Managing holiday, sickness, attendance and absence records
• Enforcing office protocols
• Negotiating with suppliers and service providers