Office Administration / Management

An office administration / management professional makes certain a business or organization is operating smoothly. Although the exact duties of office administration / management professionals vary according to the industry in which they work, basic duties generally include supervising personnel and making certain that machinery and equipment is working properly.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual income of office administration / management professionals is $43,510. Those who were involved with the management of companies and enterprises earn the most, with a median annual income of $49,160. Those who work in the depository credit intermediation industry earn the least, with a median annual income of $40,900.

In order to become an office administration / management professional, you generally need to have a minimum of an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. Although many companies do promote from within, most require candidates for these positions to have some form of post-secondary education. Not only is it beneficial to have a degree in the area of office administration / management, but coursework that is specific to the industry is also beneficial.

A good candidate for a career as an office administration / management professional is someone who is good at problem solving and possesses strong leadership skills. Those who are poised, confident and capable of multi-tasking while supervising the work of others are particularly well suited to this career.