Job Description:
An Administrative Services Manager
(ASM) is a person who makes sure that this happens by coordinating its
supportive services.ASM manages
mail distribution, plan and maintain facilities, keep records, plan budgets and
allocate supplies. In small organization the administrative services manager, is
called as the office manager, while in a larger one there may 2 or more managers
who are responsible for doing different tasks.
An administrative services manager is one who notices
the failures in the organization's building or a ground is called a facilities
manager. Contract Manger is a related term to ASM and their function is to buy equipment’s,
supplying, and plans for storing and distribution
Employment Facts:
In 2010 there were slightly more
than 254,000 administrative services managers employed in the United States.
They were employed in the educational services and health care industries and
in state and local government.
The working time of ASM are more
over full time, with some even working overtime. In order to deal with problems
that come up at night, on the weekends and on holidays, facilities managers may
be on call during non-work hours. Administrative services managers generally
work in offices, but may have to go outdoors to supervise activities that occur
there.
Educational Requirements:
Employers hire those who have a high
school diploma or GED, but some look for candidates who have earned a
bachelor's degree. Related work experience, is an added advantage and must be
able to explore one’s management and leadership skills.
Other Requirements:
There is no need for an administrative
services manager to be certified or licensed but voluntary certification is
available to those who specialize in facilities management or contract
management.
The International Facility
Management Association offers the Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) the
certificate of experience which indicates to an employer that an individual has
demonstrated he or she has met standards for facilities management as defined
by this organization.
Contract managers can pursue one of
several certifications offered by the National Contract Management Association
(NCMA). As important as one's experience and certification, are the individual
qualities he or she brings to the job. One must have good analytical,
communication and leadership skills. He or she must be detail-oriented.
Advancement Opportunities:
If one working in a large
organization there is chances for great opportunities where there will be
several layers and types of administrative services managers. Experience and
education can also increase someone's chances of advancing in this field.
Job Outlook:
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in this occupation will grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2020.
Earnings:
Administrative services managers earned a median annual salary of $79,540 in 2011 and median hourly wages of $38.24 (US).
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A Day in an Administrative Services Manager's Life:
On a typical day an administrative services manager's tasks might include:
- purchasing and distributing supplies
- directing the work of administrative and clerical staff
- ensuring that equipment and machinery are maintained and repaired as necessary.
- maintaining the security and safety of the facilities
- planning budgets
- making sure the organization adheres to government regulations
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