Administrative manager job description
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Example administrative manager requirements on a job description
Administrative manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in administrative manager job postings.
Sample administrative manager requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in an administrative role.
- Knowledge of office administration procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Sample required administrative manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly detail-oriented and accurate.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments.
Administrative manager job description example 1
SCA Health administrative manager job description
Administers the overall operation and oversight of the Laboratory Department, ensuring the performance of the department and personnel is consistent with quality patient care.
Essential Functions:
* Formulates and implements strategic long-range plans for improvement, expansion and diversification of laboratory services.
* Initiates and implements lab-wide policies with incorporating current relevant technical changes in the field.
* Completes projects in order to meet goals for completion of projects relating to the department's strategic plan.
* Ensures compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies, hospital policies, and laboratory policies and procedures.
* Prepares for the accreditation process, demonstrating support for policies and ensuring staff orientation to and adherence with requirements.
* Ensures staff is qualified and competent through the development and implementation of lab competency and education guidelines.
* Hires qualified candidates; monitors competency and addresses training needs, providing timely and effective evaluations; provides continuing education in accordance with established departmental standards; and take appropriate and timely corrective actions for infractions of staff supervised.
* Formulates and ensures implementation of laboratory continuous quality improvement program in collaboration with lab staff.
* Provides appropriate leadership and supervision to staff and promotes an environment in which staff can work effectively and cooperatively.
* Communicates appropriate departmental, as well as organization, information to staff through monthly department staff meetings, sharing administration memos when appropriate, inter-office memos/communications, etc.
* Acts as liaison between the departments and other hospital employees, patients, families, visitors and physicians as appropriate, ensuring that assistance provided is appropriate, helpful and reflects the mission and culture of the hospital.
* Participates on various relevant committees as requested, or as appropriate to meet the needs, mission and organizational plans of the hospital.
* Prepares and manages fiscal budget and other department records, reports and statics, ensuring all paperwork is accurate, thorough and timely in accordance with established practice guidelines.
* Preform other duties as assigned.
* Five years as a Medical Technologist experience in an accredited laboratory with two years supervisory experience
* Must have experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations, preferably CLIA, CAP, AABB and JC.
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry
* Maintain current registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Medical Technologist (MT) or equivalent.
* BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Essential Functions:
* Formulates and implements strategic long-range plans for improvement, expansion and diversification of laboratory services.
* Initiates and implements lab-wide policies with incorporating current relevant technical changes in the field.
* Completes projects in order to meet goals for completion of projects relating to the department's strategic plan.
* Ensures compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies, hospital policies, and laboratory policies and procedures.
* Prepares for the accreditation process, demonstrating support for policies and ensuring staff orientation to and adherence with requirements.
* Ensures staff is qualified and competent through the development and implementation of lab competency and education guidelines.
* Hires qualified candidates; monitors competency and addresses training needs, providing timely and effective evaluations; provides continuing education in accordance with established departmental standards; and take appropriate and timely corrective actions for infractions of staff supervised.
* Formulates and ensures implementation of laboratory continuous quality improvement program in collaboration with lab staff.
* Provides appropriate leadership and supervision to staff and promotes an environment in which staff can work effectively and cooperatively.
* Communicates appropriate departmental, as well as organization, information to staff through monthly department staff meetings, sharing administration memos when appropriate, inter-office memos/communications, etc.
* Acts as liaison between the departments and other hospital employees, patients, families, visitors and physicians as appropriate, ensuring that assistance provided is appropriate, helpful and reflects the mission and culture of the hospital.
* Participates on various relevant committees as requested, or as appropriate to meet the needs, mission and organizational plans of the hospital.
* Prepares and manages fiscal budget and other department records, reports and statics, ensuring all paperwork is accurate, thorough and timely in accordance with established practice guidelines.
* Preform other duties as assigned.
* Five years as a Medical Technologist experience in an accredited laboratory with two years supervisory experience
* Must have experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations, preferably CLIA, CAP, AABB and JC.
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry
* Maintain current registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Medical Technologist (MT) or equivalent.
* BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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Administrative manager job description example 2
University of California administrative manager job description
The Division of Experimental Medicine is a translational research center within the Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital that aspires to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases of global importance.
The division is seeking a highly engaged and intellectually curious Division Manager. The Division Manager reports to the Division Chief and the Director of Administration and Finance, and is directly responsible for the operations of the division. In partnership with the Chief, the Division Manager provides direct high-level executive, analytical, operations and project management to support the division's goals and mission. The Division Manager functions as a strategic partner working closely with the Chief to facilitate effective decision-making processes. They work to maximize the utilization of all division and program resources and to provide and maintain administrative excellence in all aspects of the division's, research and laboratory operations - including space planning, finance, research administration, information technology, academic affairs, human resources, and risk management. The Division Manager has responsibility for the administrative and financial relationships of the division with the departmental leadership and other UCSF or ZSFG units. They are responsible for implementing and carrying out institutional policies & procedures and best practices as they pertain to compliance and internal controls.
The Division Manager strives to maintain a culture in which all are treated with respect and equity, and where everyone can thrive. They are instrumental in maintaining and promoting UCSF PRIDE Values, DEI, and a positive work culture.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible academic and financial management experience, or equivalent experience, encompassing financial management, strategic planning and organizational development, and human resource management
* Minimum 5 years of experience working with federal, state, and private contracts and grants policies and procedures.
* Minimum 5 years of experience hiring and managing high performing employees
* Broad knowledge of UCSF's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
* Ability to prepare and present complex quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
* Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to listen carefully, think strategically and ask critical questions diplomatically.
* Ability to exercise excellent judgement, tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy in all interactions, and establish effective working relationships with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
* Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize division work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
* Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite; intermediate to advanced skills in Excel including pivot tables, mathematical functions, and the creation of graphs and charts
* Ability to interact with a wide range of University faculty, administrators and personnel with tact and diplomacy
* Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
* Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
* Demonstrated exceptional planning, problem solving and decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to effectively persuade and negotiate results in complex situations
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in business, health care or related area
* Certified Research Administration (CRA)
* Familiarity with campus and university on-line systems, federal and staff funding agency requirements, state and federal human resource regulations, space and equipment inventory rules and regulations, campus internal audit rules and regulations, the campus business and finance bulletin, academic personnel manual, school and department clinical compensation plan, clinical practice rules and regulations, campus expenditure rules and regulations
The division is seeking a highly engaged and intellectually curious Division Manager. The Division Manager reports to the Division Chief and the Director of Administration and Finance, and is directly responsible for the operations of the division. In partnership with the Chief, the Division Manager provides direct high-level executive, analytical, operations and project management to support the division's goals and mission. The Division Manager functions as a strategic partner working closely with the Chief to facilitate effective decision-making processes. They work to maximize the utilization of all division and program resources and to provide and maintain administrative excellence in all aspects of the division's, research and laboratory operations - including space planning, finance, research administration, information technology, academic affairs, human resources, and risk management. The Division Manager has responsibility for the administrative and financial relationships of the division with the departmental leadership and other UCSF or ZSFG units. They are responsible for implementing and carrying out institutional policies & procedures and best practices as they pertain to compliance and internal controls.
The Division Manager strives to maintain a culture in which all are treated with respect and equity, and where everyone can thrive. They are instrumental in maintaining and promoting UCSF PRIDE Values, DEI, and a positive work culture.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of progressively responsible academic and financial management experience, or equivalent experience, encompassing financial management, strategic planning and organizational development, and human resource management
* Minimum 5 years of experience working with federal, state, and private contracts and grants policies and procedures.
* Minimum 5 years of experience hiring and managing high performing employees
* Broad knowledge of UCSF's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
* Ability to prepare and present complex quantitative analyses, including financial projections and budgets.
* Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to listen carefully, think strategically and ask critical questions diplomatically.
* Ability to exercise excellent judgement, tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy in all interactions, and establish effective working relationships with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
* Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize division work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
* Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite; intermediate to advanced skills in Excel including pivot tables, mathematical functions, and the creation of graphs and charts
* Ability to interact with a wide range of University faculty, administrators and personnel with tact and diplomacy
* Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
* Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
* Demonstrated exceptional planning, problem solving and decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to effectively persuade and negotiate results in complex situations
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in business, health care or related area
* Certified Research Administration (CRA)
* Familiarity with campus and university on-line systems, federal and staff funding agency requirements, state and federal human resource regulations, space and equipment inventory rules and regulations, campus internal audit rules and regulations, the campus business and finance bulletin, academic personnel manual, school and department clinical compensation plan, clinical practice rules and regulations, campus expenditure rules and regulations
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Administrative manager job description example 3
CVS Health administrative manager job description
Sales administration to support a Sales Director and their team in one or more FL Submarkets. Sales reporting and Analysis plus provide data qualified opinions to the Executive Sales Director and assigned Sales Director.Interact with Aetna sales data systems and National Sales team
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: 48,300
Maximum: 96,600
Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or 5 years equivalent sales administration experience FL Health License Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
COVID Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.
You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors in Math preferred5 or more years in a sales reporting environment Bilingual in English and Spanish
Education
High School minimum, Bachelors preferred
Business Overview
Bring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: 48,300
Maximum: 96,600
Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or 5 years equivalent sales administration experience FL Health License Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
COVID Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.
You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors in Math preferred5 or more years in a sales reporting environment Bilingual in English and Spanish
Education
High School minimum, Bachelors preferred
Business Overview
Bring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Updated March 14, 2024