FIND PERSONALIZED JOBS
Sign up to Zippia and discover your career options with your personalized career search.
Sorry, we can't find that. Please try a different city or state.

Sorry, we can't find that job title. Please try another.

Office Associate Overview

SIGN UP
This job has expired and is no longer available.
APPLY NOW
Apply Now
×
FIND
PERSONALIZED JOBS

Sorry, we can't find that. Please try a different city or state.

CONTENT HAS
BEEN UNLOCKED
Close this window to view unlocked content
or
find interesting jobs in

Log In

Log In to Save

Sign Up to Save

Sign Up to Dismiss

Sign Up

SIGN UP TO UNLOCK CONTENT

or

The email and password you specified are invalid. Please, try again.

Email and password are mandatory

Forgot Password?

Don't have an account? Sign Up

reset password

Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Back to Log In

Log In

Log In to Save

Sign Up to Save

Sign Up to Dismiss

Sign up to save the job and get personalized job recommendations.

Sign up to dismiss the job and get personalized job recommendations.

or

The email and password you specified are invalid. Please, try again.

Email and password are mandatory

Already have an account? Log in

reset password

Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Back to Log In

Company Saved

Answer a few questions and view jobs at that match your preferences.

Where do you want to work?

Job Saved

See your Saved Jobs now

or

find more interesting jobs in

Job Dismissed

Find better matching jobs in

Your search has been saved!

Working As an Office Associate

  • Interacting With Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Getting Information

  • Mostly Sitting

  • Repetitive

  • $32,000

    Average Salary

What Does An Office Associate Do

General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records.

Duties

General office clerks typically do the following:

  • Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages
  • Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail
  • Schedule appointments and receive customers or visitors
  • Provide general information to staff, clients, or the public
  • Type, format, or edit routine memos or other reports
  • Copy, file, and update paper and electronic documents
  • Prepare and process bills and other office documents
  • Collect information and perform data entry

Rather than performing a single specialized task, general office clerks have responsibilities that often change daily with the current needs of the employer.

Some clerks file documents or answer phones; others enter data into computers or perform other tasks using software applications. They also frequently use photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.

The specific duties assigned to clerks will depend on the type of office in which they work. For example, a general office clerk at a college or university processes application materials and answers questions from prospective students. A clerk at a hospital files and retrieves medical records.

Show More

Show Less

How To Become An Office Associate

General office clerks typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn their skills on the job.

Education

General office clerks usually need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Courses in using computer applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet software, may be particularly helpful.

Training

General office clerks usually learn their skills while on the job. Their training typically lasts up to 1 month and may include instructions on office procedures, proper phone etiquette, and the use of office equipment.

Advancement

General office clerks may advance to other administrative positions with more responsibility, such as executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants.

Advancement opportunities often depend on work experience and the knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet software.

Important Qualities

Customer-service skills. Clerks often provide general information to company staff, customers, or the public. They should be courteous and prompt with their responses.

Detail oriented. Clerks perform many clerical tasks, such as preparing bills that require attention to detail.

Organizational skills. Office clerks file and retrieve records. They need to keep records organized to be able to access them quickly and efficiently.

Show More

Show Less

Do you work as an Office Associate?

Send To A Friend

Office Associate Jobs

NO RESULTS

Aw snap, no jobs found.

Add To My Jobs

Office Associate Career Paths

Office Associate
Teller Specialist Team Leader
Operations Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Teller Specialist Consultant
Office Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Teller Bookkeeper Accountant
Controller
9 Yearsyrs
Office Administrator Executive Assistant Office Manager
General Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Office Administrator Executive Assistant
Senior Administrative Assistant
7 Yearsyrs
Office Administrator Executive Assistant Assistant Manager
Branch Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Secretary Legal Secretary Office Manager
Account Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Secretary Bookkeeper Accountant
Accounting Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Secretary Executive Secretary Office Manager
Business Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Medical Assistant Technician Field Service Technician
Service Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Medical Assistant Specialist Account Executive
District Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Medical Assistant Instructor Consultant
Finance Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Assistant Consultant Assistant Manager
Assistant General Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Assistant Administrator Manager
Area Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Assistant Account Executive Manager
Business Owner
6 Yearsyrs
Certified Nursing Assistant Team Leader Operations Manager
Practice Manager
9 Yearsyrs
Certified Nursing Assistant Staff Nurse Administrator
Business Office Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Certified Nursing Assistant Administrator
Administrative Manager
6 Yearsyrs
Substitute Teacher Coordinator Human Resources Generalist
Office Manager Of Human Resources
6 Yearsyrs
Accounts Payable Clerk Executive Administrative Assistant Business Owner
Entrepreneur
5 Yearsyrs
Show More
Share

Average Length of Employment
Office Administrator 3.2 years
Office Technician 3.1 years
Office Specialist 3.0 years
Office Support Assistant 3.0 years
Office Associate 3.0 years
Office Secretary 2.8 years
Office Support Specialist 2.8 years
Administrative Office Assistant 2.7 years
Office Services Assistant 2.7 years
Office Clerical Assistant 2.6 years
General Office Assistant 2.5 years
Clerk 2.4 years
Office Support Clerk 2.3 years
Office Clerk 2.3 years
Office Receptionist 2.2 years
Office Assistant 2.2 years
Office Employee 2.1 years
Office Worker 2.0 years
Office Helper 1.9 years
Office Volunteer 1.4 years
Top Careers Before Office Associate
Cashier 13.9%
Sales Associate 13.0%
Customer Service Representative 10.7%
Administrative Assistant 9.0%
Office Assistant 7.5%
Office Manager 5.6%
Internship 5.5%
Receptionist 4.9%
Assistant Manager 4.0%
Secretary 3.7%
Associate 2.9%
Volunteer 2.7%
Server 2.6%
Manager 2.4%
Customer Service Associate 2.4%
Teller 2.2%
Assistant 1.9%
Clerk 1.7%
Supervisor 1.7%
Certified Nursing Assistant 1.6%
Top Careers After Office Associate
Customer Service Representative 12.8%
Administrative Assistant 12.2%
Sales Associate 11.1%
Cashier 8.8%
Office Manager 7.3%
Office Assistant 6.7%
Receptionist 5.0%
Assistant Manager 4.6%
Internship 4.5%
Associate 3.6%
Server 3.3%
Teller 2.8%
Office Administrator 2.7%
Volunteer 2.7%
Secretary 2.3%
Customer Service Associate 2.1%
Medical Assistant 2.0%
Store Manager 2.0%
Assistant 1.9%
Manager 1.8%

Do you work as an Office Associate?

Average Salary For An Office Associate

Average Yearly Salary
$32,000
Show Salaries
$13,000
Min 10%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$32,000
Median 50%
$78,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
UnitedHealth Group
Highest Paying City
Jersey City, NJ
Highest Paying State
Delaware
Avg Experience Level
2.8 years
How much does an Office Associate make at top companies?
The national average salary for an Office Associate in the United States is $32,130 per year or $15 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $13,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $78,000.

Real Office Associate Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Middle Office Associate World First USA, Inc. Austin, TX Mar 10, 2016 $45,000
Front Office Associate Inview Medical Imaging Fremont, CA Jan 05, 2016 $38,547
Front Office Associate Inview Medical Imaging Fremont, CA Jul 03, 2016 $37,566
Front Office Associate Inview Medical Imaging Fremont, CA Jan 05, 2016 $37,566 -
$38,610
Office Associate Wyoming Energy Council, Inc. Laramie, WY Sep 09, 2014 $29,120

No Results

To get more results, try adjusting your search by changing your filters.

See More Salaries

Top Skills for An Office Associate

  1. Customer Service
  2. Office Supplies
  3. Data Entry
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Displayed positive customer service attitude when interacting with customers and positive internal attitude when interacting with coworkers.
  • Provided assistance and solutions to customers purchasing office supplies and stationery.
  • Performed multiple types of data entry for clients enrolled in any substance abuse rehabilitation programs in Iowa while maintaining their confidentiality.
  • Participated in outbound telemarketing phone calls.
  • Generated, interpreted and analyzed reports; Reconciled and tracked deposits and various financial transactions.

Best States For An Office Associate

Rank:

Average Salary:

Embed On Your Website

Top 10 Best States for Office Associates

  1. District of Columbia
  2. New Jersey
  3. Connecticut
  4. Delaware
  5. Massachusetts
  6. New York
  7. Pennsylvania
  8. Nevada
  9. Rhode Island
  10. Maryland
  • (106 jobs)
  • (564 jobs)
  • (171 jobs)
  • (35 jobs)
  • (493 jobs)
  • (918 jobs)
  • (498 jobs)
  • (98 jobs)
  • (30 jobs)
  • (265 jobs)

Office Associate Resume Examples And Tips

The average resume reviewer spends between 5 to 7 seconds looking at a single resume, which leaves the average job applier with roughly six seconds to make a killer first impression. Thanks to this, a single typo or error on your resume can disqualify you right out of the gate. At Zippia, we went through over 13,288 Office Associate resumes and compiled some information about how best to optimize them. Here are some suggestions based on what we found, divided by the individual sections of the resume itself.

Learn How To Create A Top Notch Office Associate Resume

View Resume Examples

Office Associate Demographics

Gender

Female

66.9%

Male

22.1%

Unknown

11.0%
Ethnicity

White

62.3%

Hispanic or Latino

15.2%

Black or African American

12.1%

Asian

6.8%

Unknown

3.6%
Show More
Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

58.1%

French

11.4%

German

3.9%

Mandarin

3.5%

Chinese

2.8%

Hindi

2.4%

Arabic

2.4%

Russian

2.2%

Cantonese

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

Portuguese

1.8%

Korean

1.2%

Urdu

1.2%

Ukrainian

1.0%

Tagalog

1.0%

Polish

0.8%

Bosnian

0.6%

Filipino

0.6%

Greek

0.6%

Serbian

0.6%
Show More

Office Associate Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

19.3%

Ohio State University

7.2%

Kaplan University

6.6%

Strayer University

6.0%

University of Alabama

6.0%

Western Kentucky University

5.2%

Liberty University

4.6%

Texas A&M University

4.3%

Pennsylvania State University

4.3%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4.2%

Ashford University

4.1%

Columbus State Community College

4.0%

Mississippi State University

3.7%

Eastern Kentucky University

3.3%

Western Washington University

3.1%

University of Maryland - University College

3.0%

University of Memphis

3.0%

American InterContinental University

2.8%

University of Central Florida

2.7%

Lincoln Land Community College

2.7%
Show More
Majors

Business

28.9%

Accounting

9.4%

Health Care Administration

9.0%

Psychology

6.8%

Criminal Justice

4.8%

Communication

3.9%

Nursing

3.7%

General Studies

3.7%

Medical Assisting Services

3.6%

Finance

3.3%

Management

2.9%

Liberal Arts

2.7%

Marketing

2.6%

Computer Science

2.3%

English

2.3%

Human Resources Management

2.3%

Political Science

2.1%

Education

2.0%

Biology

1.8%

Legal Support Services

1.8%
Show More
Degrees

Bachelors

39.1%

Other

26.5%

Associate

15.7%

Masters

9.9%

Certificate

5.3%

Diploma

2.1%

Doctorate

0.9%

License

0.5%
Show More

Job type you want
Full Time
Part Time
Internship
Temporary

Top Office Associate Employers

Show More

Jobs From Top Office Associate Employers

Office Associate Videos

Day in the Life: Software Engineer

USPS RCA: Rural Carrier Associate

The Opening - A day in the life of a PwC tax associate

Find Office Associate Jobs In Every State

Related To Your Recently Viewed Content

Related Jobs

Best Companies Nearby

Updated May 19, 2020