Shift coordinator vs assistant shift supervisor

The differences between shift coordinators and assistant shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a shift coordinator, becoming an assistant shift supervisor takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an assistant shift supervisor has an average salary of $41,133, which is higher than the $37,979 average annual salary of a shift coordinator.

The top three skills for a shift coordinator include customer service, patients and safety procedures. The most important skills for an assistant shift supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and food safety.

Shift coordinator vs assistant shift supervisor overview

	Shift Coordinator	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$37,979	$41,133
Hourly rate	$18.26	$19.78
Growth rate	12%	10%
Number of jobs	55,852	231,282
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	2	6

What does a shift coordinator do?

A shift coordinator is typically in charge of identifying an office or establishments' staffing needs, meeting them by developing an organized employee schedule. They may resolve staffing concerns and requests, coordinate with the human resources department, establish and enforce guidelines, and oversee the performance of staff during their shift, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Above all, a shift coordinator must maintain an active communication line with the team, all while implementing the company's policies and regulations.

What does an assistant shift supervisor do?

An assistant shift supervisor helps shift supervisors maintain smooth operations and provide optimal services to clients. Their tasks often include handling calls and correspondence, preparing documentation and presentations, conducting reviews and assessments, coordinating with different teams, managing staff, and overseeing schedules. There are also times when they participate in setting goals, establishing timelines and guidelines, liaising with external business partners, and addressing issues and concerns. Moreover, in the absence of the shift supervisor, an assistant shift supervisor may assume their duties to maintain the smooth workflow of the establishment.

Shift coordinator vs assistant shift supervisor salary

Shift coordinators and assistant shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shift Coordinator	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$37,979	$41,133
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $32,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Plainfield, IN	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Washington
Best paying company	BD	University of Rochester
Best paying industry	Professional	Government

Differences between shift coordinator and assistant shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a shift coordinator and an assistant shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Shift Coordinator	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY Farmingdale

Shift coordinator vs assistant shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between shift coordinators' and assistant shift supervisors' demographics:

	Shift Coordinator	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 49.4% Female, 50.6%	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	9%

Differences between shift coordinator and assistant shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Shift coordinator example responsibilities.

Write work and inspection instructions to comply with ISO / QS9000 specifications.
Oversee cashier team in daily tasks including money handling, and CPR skill maintaining.
Select HVAC equipment; load and unload trucks, general warehouse duties as needed.
Hand out employee's PPE and job descriptions, help trained and cross-train employee's on different jobs.
Hold monthly safety meetings ensuring safety is a number one priority and emphasizing that everyone wears proper PPE.
Facilitate the orderly admission of patients into the psychiatric hospitals.

Assistant shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage store upkeep, handle customer support, train new employees, and frequently complete nightly payroll.
Carry out administrative functions including tracking ordering and managing inventory, and support the manager in monitoring store security and cleanliness.
Perform access control and monitor CCTV cameras at the lobby command center.
Patrol designate areas, enforce state and local laws, issue violations; direct investigations as necessary.
Prepare and submit reports for direct patrol activities.
Assist with payroll administration, department correspondence and other management activities as directed.

Shift coordinator vs assistant shift supervisor skills

Common shift coordinator skills

Customer Service, 19%
Patients, 10%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Restaurant Operations, 6%
Patient Care, 6%
CPR, 5%

Common assistant shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 16%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Food Safety, 9%
CPR, 9%
Direct Supervision, 7%
Legal Rights, 6%

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