Administrative Manager job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of an Administrative Manager job summary
Our personal finance consultancy firm needs an Administrative Manager to take over administrative operations at our CBD location. We’re looking for a highly organised and efficient professional with administrative experience and a basic understanding of the tenets of personal finance, though we are willing to provide some in-house training. The successful candidate will provide oversight for all administrative personnel at this location, including those in accounting and customer service. We’re looking for a take-charge individual who feels comfortable delegating tasks among employees and who can make changes to improve our office’s efficiency and productivity metrics.
Administrative Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Recruit new administrative employees, then orient and train them for their specific job descriptions
- Conduct semi-annual evaluations of administrative personnel and provide guidance about potential improvements in each employee’s performance
- Serve as the liaison between administrative personnel and senior management, communicating needs and concerns so they can be handled expeditiously
- Select employees for special projects and programs, then oversee their output
- Achieve specific financial objectives by communicating with administrative personnel and making adjustments to workflow as necessary
- Implement customer service standards and evaluate employees based on their ability to meet those standards
- Provide technical and logistical support for all administrative personnel
Administrative Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field required
- Proven track record of onboarding, training and motivating administrative employees
- Excellent communication, time management, leadership and employee development skills
- Documented computer skills
- Prior management experience preferred
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