Working in administration: Is a Career in Administration Right For You? 5 Signs It Might Be a Great Fit

Is a Career in Administration Right For You? 5 Signs It Might Be a Great Fit

28 Sep Is a Career in Administration Right For You? 5 Signs It Might Be a Great Fit

In most office settings, the administrator is the backbone of the organization. They keep everything running smoothly, help schedule important meetings and appointments, order supplies, and know the ins and outs of every position. 

That can sound like a lot of work, and it might not be for everyone, but if you like being a Jack or Jill of all trades and want to have an important role within an office, it could be great for you! 

Here are a few signs that working in administration is great for your career. 

1. You like a lot of responsibility in your job.

Admins can do it all — literally. They’re often the ones fixing time cards, helping to schedule vacations, keeping all the office supplies stocked, setting the meetings, ordering the lunches or breakfasts, keeping track of all the birthdays, and organizing major projects to keep things running smoothly. If you’ve ever been responsible for organizing a party and loved everything about it, that’s a good indication you might like working in administration. 

2. You don’t like having the same responsibilities every single day.

Do you thrive in an environment in which no two days are exactly alike? Do you want to come in every morning with a sense of what you need to do, but with the understanding that things can change at a moment’s notice? Do you enjoy knowing people will come to you, trusting you’ll be able to make the impossible happen? Administrators are magicians and master project organizers who are also incredibly flexible and great at prioritization. 

3. You’re not really sure what kind of office you want to work in.

Administrators are needed in just about any office setting. It’s an incredibly flexible position in that every kind of business or office needs an administrator: If you have an interest in business or finance, you can work in an office! Want to learn more about architecture? Your skills are useful in a firm too! Curious about the law? Lawyers and attorneys need administrators to keep track of their calendars.  

4. It can be done anywhere.

Have wifi access will work. Especially following the pandemic, more offices are considering flexible scheduling and remote and hybrid work situations. Administrators need to have reliable wifi connections and, in some cases, an office-sanctioned VPN setup, but they can work in an office, at a home desk, from a job site, or anywhere they need to be, so long as they have an up-to-date calendar and fully charged phone. 

5. You’re eager to learn and advance but might not have gone to college.

Don’t fret! Administrator positions might not always require an advanced degree or any special certification or training. If you can type and are well organized, if you’re eager to learn and juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, you can prove yourself capable of an administrative job. Competency, flexibility, and being cool under pressure will take you far, and you can learn everything else you need to know while on the job.  

If you love challenges and having a different to-do list every day, being an admin could be perfect for you! There’s plenty of flexibility and opportunity to advance your career, and you’re guaranteed to learn a lot in every environment. 

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Table of contents

• Duties and responsibilities of an Administrator
• Administrator working hours
• How much does an Administrator make?
• Reasons for becoming an Administrator
• Hardest part of being an Administrator
• What qualifications do you need to be an Administrator?
• Skills needed to be an Administrator
• Search for Administrator jobs on Totaljobs
• Administrator jobs FAQs
  • Where can I find Administrator jobs online?
  • How to get notified about the latest Administrator jobs?
  • How much should I be getting paid?
  • Where can I advertise a job vacancy?

Are you always ‘organised one’ in your friendship circle or at work? Are you always sorting out every detail of your life, from booking dinners, sorting out travel arrangements and even filing the receipts after? And do you find yourself secretly enjoying it? Have you ever thought about a career as an Administrator?

Duties and responsibilities of an Administrator

If you want to become an information officer like our interviewee in the video above then a job as an Administrator can put you firmly on that career path. Filing, making travel arrangements, taking bookings, looking after visitors… Every office needs an efficient Administrator who can ensure that everything behind the scenes of a successful company is running smoothly. Without one, things quickly start to fall apart.

This is a great job for those who like to dabble in a variety of tasks and can multitask with ease. As an Office Administrator you’ll be expected to turn your hand to jobs such as:

• Sorting out the post
• Answering the phones
• Ordering office stationery supplies
• Greeting clients
• Typing
• Filing
• Managing diaries

Administrator working hours

You’ll usually be based in an office, and full-time Administrators will work 35 hours plus a week.

However, there are plenty of part-time and flexible working options for Administrators, and having a good work/life balance is a perk of the job.

How much does an Administrator make?

Entry-level salaries are in the region of £13k rising to around £23k (depending on the area and your responsibilities).

To see the average Administrator salary in the UK, use the Totaljobs Salary Checker.

Reasons for becoming an Administrator

“The job involves a lot of structure as you have a number of set tasks to work through on a daily basis. It’s very satisfying working through the regular list of ‘to dos’ and completing these on time, ready for the list to start again,” says Johanna Mead who works for a community action group.

“You also get to work directly with a wide range of individuals at all levels – regular staff, management and directors, external clients and suppliers – so this can make the job varied and interesting.”

“Because you know everything about the working of the organisation, there is the possibility of potential career progression,” says Johanna.

“If you do a good job and are trusted and wish to move up to other roles in the organisation then you are in a good place to do this as an Administrator.” Many Administrators use this role as a springboard to becoming a Supervisor, Personal Secretary or Office Manager.

Hardest part of being an Administrator

“Sometimes, your role as an Administrator can be taken for granted. The people who don’t have to make sure that all the boxes are ticked day to day behind the scenes don’t always appreciate the impact your Administration has on the smooth running of the organisation. The salary for the role is typically not very high.”

What qualifications do you need to be an Administrator?

You don’t have to have a CV bursting with qualifications to become an Administrator. While most employers will value good levels of literacy and numeracy, many will also look for top-notch typing, telephone and organisational skills. However, why not keep one step ahead of the competition with one of the following certificates?

• NVQ/SVQ in Business and Administration, Levels 1-4
• OCR Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Administration (Business Professional), Levels 1-4
• BTEC Level 3 Award and Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration

Need additional qualifications? Find a course on our Courses site

Skills needed to be an Administrator

Just like being a real human octopus, this role is especially suited for multitaskers who love to balance a myriad of jobs.

You’ll also need to be fairly chatty, as you need to be able to communicate with a variety of people from the chief executive right down to the office juniors. Other skills that will help you succeed include:

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Methodical and thorough approach to work
• Organised
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising
• A great team player
• A desire to show initiative

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