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Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
Manage leasing of facility space.
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Daily Work Activities
Adhere to safety procedures.
Analyze operational or management reports or records.
Use interpersonal communication techniques.
Delegate appropriate administrative support activities.
Develop maintenance schedules.
Evaluate office operations.
Interview job applicants.
Maintain records, reports, or files.
Manage building maintenance projects.
Manage contracts.
Manage inventories or supplies.
Negotiate real estate sales or rental contracts.
Modify work procedures or processes to meet deadlines.
Schedule facility or property maintenance.
Prepare reports.
Schedule employee work hours.
Use facility management techniques.
Use negotiation techniques.
Design systems in cooperation with colleagues.
Prepare rental or lease agreement.
Manage contracts.
Prepare safety reports.
Assign work to staff or employees.
Conduct or attend staff meetings.
Hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers.
Maintain administrative services procedures manual.
Document provision of administrative services.
Maintain inventory of office equipment or furniture.
Prepare financial reports.
Purchase office equipment or furniture.
Write administrative procedures services manual.
Prepare reports of property or facility status.
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards.
Direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff.
Monitor operations to verify conformance to standards.
Oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards.
Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications.
Analyze organizational operating practices or procedures.
Recommend solutions of administrative problems.
Inspect property for construction, condition, or design.
Order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment.
Consult with managerial or supervisory personnel.
Determine policies related to administration, standards, or facility maintenance.

Other Work Activities
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing OthersIdentifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationCommunicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Monitoring and Controlling ResourcesMonitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Performing Administrative ActivitiesPerforming day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Provide Consultation and Advice to OthersProviding guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Scheduling Work and ActivitiesScheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Thinking CreativelyDeveloping, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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