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What is an office services supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read

An office services supervisor is in charge of the day to day operations within an organization. The responsibilities that come with this position include overseeing other office staff such as janitorial staff, keeping the management and executive apprised of office work, evaluate other staff within the office, offer recommendations with regard to promotions, hiring and firing workers, and assisting with the professional image presented by the organization at the front office. In this position, you will be reporting to the management.

ScoreOffice Services SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $41,668

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.23%

Black or African American 9.73%

Hispanic or Latino 18.65%

Unknown 4.72%

White 61.04%

Gender

female 54.19%

male 45.81%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Office services supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an office services supervisor

  1. Explore office services supervisor education requirements

    Most common office services supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.6 %

    Associate

    24.9 %

    High School Diploma

    13.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific office services supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Office Procedures11.61%
    Office Equipment9.04%
    Payroll8.31%
    Customer Service6.69%
    Direct Supervision6.05%
  3. Complete relevant office services supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New office services supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an office services supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real office services supervisor resumes.
  4. Research office services supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Create PowerPoint presentations, manage calendars, coordinate travel, and oversee all meetings and events.
    • Manage payroll distribution and receipt.
    • Order office supplies for the mail and copy center, as well as FedEx, USPS, and OfficeMax.
    • Reduce A/R days by 84 in just 6 months.
  5. Apply for office services supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an office services supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average office services supervisor salary

The average office services supervisor salary in the United States is $41,668 per year or $20 per hour. Office services supervisor salaries range between $30,000 and $57,000 per year.

Average office services supervisor salary
$41,668 Yearly
$20.03 hourly

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Pros

Team work , layout understand ing, and clients conversations skills

Cons

On site rudly behavior


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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