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Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Median Salary
63,450
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

70%

State and local government

12%

Private not for profit

9%

Federal Government

5%

Self-employed

4%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$37,660

10%

$63,450

Median

$82,990

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    45%

  • High school

    23%

  • Some college

    20%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • Master's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agricultural Business Technology/Technician
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • Customer Service Management
  • Veterinary Office Management/Administration
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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