An office administrator is an integral part of any office setting. They perform clerical and administrative tasks that ensure that their office runs smoothly and efficiently. Office administrators can be found in a wide variety of industries and settings. This is an in-demand role, as their skills and expertise are needed by pretty much every industry.
Most office administrators are found working in an office. In this role you can expect to work regular business hours from Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. There may be some evening or weekend work, depending on the industry. You will spend most of your days interacting with people, and will be sitting at a desk, or working on a computer. Remote work may be possible.
Office administrator roles give you experience in a variety of areas which translate into more senior roles. Once you have experience as an office administrator you can find work as an office manager, or an executive assistant. You may also find other more senior roles within the business or department.
Salary expectations for office administrators in Richmond is about $34 per hour or $65,000 per year. You can increase your salary as you gain more experience. Here is a breakdown of your salary based on your years of service:
annual: $65,200
monthly: $5,433
weekly: $1,358
hourly: $33.96
lowest salary: $55,500 per year
average salary: $65,200 per year
highest salary: $75,600 per year
junior salary: $55,500-$67,100 per year
intermediate salary: $59,000-$71,400 per year
senior salary: $62,500-$75,600 per year
No two days will be the same when working as an office administrator. Some of the tasks and responsibilities you can expect include:
Office administrators can be found in a variety of industries. This includes education, healthcare, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations. You may also work for both large and small businesses.
Employers will be looking for office administrators with a wide variety of soft skills. Some of the things they are looking for in office administrator candidates include:
Most individuals working as office administrators have their office administration degree from a post-secondary institution. However, employers may also be looking for individuals with additional training, which could include basic accounting or human resources.