Office Administrator
Perform clerical tasks that help an office run smoothly and optimally.
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- What's it like to be an Office Administrator?
- How to become an Office Administrator
- Latest Office Administrator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Office Administrators
What's it like to be an Office Administrator?
Office Administrators provide administrative support that helps an office — and business — run smoothly. This can include day-to-day tasks such as answering calls, record keeping, managing invoices, paying bills, arranging appointments and company events and preparing important documents. They store files, address client enquiries and track an office’s inventory.
Tasks and duties
- Taking calls from customers and other staff.
- Updating and storing important files and company records.
- Sorting and filing documents related to business transactions and office-related activities.
- Helping prepare bills, contracts and invoices.
- Taking minutes in meetings.
- Keeping track of office supplies.
- Planning and booking company events such as offsite trips.
- Assisting with the onboarding of new employees.
How to become an Office Administrator
While you don’t need a formal qualification to become an Office Administrator, a relevant diploma or degree can give you an advantage.
Consider completing a polytechnic diploma or a university degree in business management or a related field.
Gain experience in an entry-level role that allows you to develop computer, business and people skills.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Office Administrator employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
Office Administration
Travel Coordination
Office Management
Office Technology
Administrative Support
Office Procedures
Invoicing
Reception
Microsoft Office
Data Entry
Filing System
Email
Multitasking
Organised
Building Management
Thoroughness
Confidence
Phone Etiquette
Communication Skills
Prioritisation
Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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