Office Manager Job Description | Point University

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The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries equips students with a broad grounding in the Liberal Arts, along with foundational preparation for effective service in church and ministry environments. Graduates may continue their studies to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministries.

The Associate of Arts in Human Relations equips students with a broad grounding in the Liberal Arts, along with a foundational knowledge of the helping profession. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in helping professions.

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration equips students with a broad grounding in the Liberal Arts, along with foundational elements of business management and accounting. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in business organizations. They may also continue their studies to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

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Office Manager Job Description

Office managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include keeping records, distributing mail, and planning and maintaining facilities. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

Most office managers worked full time in 2012. About one-fourth worked more than 40 hours per week.

Office Manager Duties

• Analytical skills: Office managers must be able to review an organization’s procedures and find ways to improve efficiency.
• Communication skills: Much of an office manager’s time is spent working with other people. Therefore, communication is a key quality.
• Detail oriented: Office managers must pay attention to details. This quality is necessary across a range of tasks, from ensuring that the organization complies with building codes to managing the process of buying equipment.
• Leadership skills: In managing workers and coordinating administrative duties, administrative services managers must be able to motivate employees and deal with issues that may arise.

Point University Degree Options

• Christian Ministries Degree
• Human Relations Degree
• Business Administration Degree

How to Become an Office Manager

A high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma is typically required for someone to become an administrative services manager. However, administrative services managers typically enter the occupation with a bachelor’s degree. Administrative services managers need work experience in a related occupation.

Pay

The median annual wage for administrative services managers was $81,080 in May 2012.

Job Outlook

Employment of administrative services managers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Tasks such as managing facilities and being prepared for emergencies will remain important in a wide range of industries.

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More Information, Including Links to O*NET

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Sources:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Administrative Services Managers,
  on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm (visited August 16, 2015).