Administrative Specialist

Key Role

Administrative specialists have a variety of titles, with specific skills and knowledge that companies need as they bring various business processes such as marketing promotions, newsletters, and other materials in-house.

Quick Facts

• Median Pay: $31,000-$34,000 per year
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree (recommended not required)
• Should have a basic understanding of computers
• Careers available in many industries (hospitality, corporate, government, etc)
• A wide range of new responsibilities may be added as technology expands

Job-Related Tasks

• Produce marketing promotions
• Create organization newsletters and other in-house materials
• Work with multiple departments to accomplish company goals

Personal Characteristics and Talents

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Detail Oriented
• Computer Skills
• Organizational Skills

Recommended Education

• Bachelor’s degree (recommended not required)
• Technical certifications
• Experience in related field

Career Opportunities

• Software publishing
• Internet publishing and broadcasting
• Internet service providers
• Data processing services

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Computer and Information Systems Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited February 19, 2013).

View printable version