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Typical Office Administrator Requirements

The typical requirements of an office administrator are to provide clerical and administrative support within the office; most work involves written and oral communication. Typical work activities include word processing, copy typing, emailing, dealing with telephone enquiries, audio and copy typing, faxing, scanning, keeping diaries, filing, arranging meetings, and organising staff. Depending on the size of company and work sector, you may have to organise training for staff, knowledge of software packages such as databases, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Ability to produce and maintain presentations, and to help with the overall day to day running of the office. Manage and maintain budgets, arrange meetings and take minutes, ordering stationery equipment and supplies

Typical Office Administrator Skills Required

Good communication skills

Good typing skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Problem solving skills

Ability to be creative

Strong organisational skills

Able to research using the internet