<p>Office Administration is the process of overseeing the day-to-day operations of an office that allows organisations to operate efficiently. It is a set of activities related to financial planning, billing, record keeping, personnel, booking appointments, physical distribution and logistics within an organisation. <br /><br />The task of administration is usually the responsibility of an office administrator or manager who performs a broad range of duties in almost every sector of the economy. He/she covers a broad spectrum of functions ranging from secretarial and reception services to conference planning and travel. Other core areas covered by them are<br /><br />*Administration<br />*Payroll<br />*Information <br />*Data-processing (preparing excel sheets and graphic designing)<br />*Mailing materials<br />*Scheduling<br />*Records management<br />*Telecommunications<br />*Personal property procurement<br />*Supply<br />*Disposal<br />*Developing departmental plans<br />*Setting goals and deadlines<br /><br />Their responsibilities mainly depend on the size of the establishment and scope of the work. Along with managing and supporting employees, office administrators also have to ensure that the office always has the resources needed to remain productive.<br /><br />Opportunities<br /><br />Though jobs for office administrators and office managers are found in every industry, the largest number are found in organisations with a large administrative- support workforce such as banks, wholesalers, government agencies, insurance companies, retail establishment, business service firms, healthcare units and educational institutions. Those interested in this field have a variety of options and can work as<br /><br />*Accountants<br />*Cash managers<br />*Purchasing agents, <br />*Associates,<br />*Placement officer<br />*Personnel officer<br />*Administrative officer<br />*Management assistant<br />*Administrative technician,<br />*Office assistant<br />*Procurement clerk<br />*Computer operators<br />*Secretary and employee relations specialists.<br /><br />Depending on the scope of office administration involvement, the administrator requires a two-year degree in this programme from an accredited educational institution. With office environments that are more complex, an administrator may be required to have a four-year degree in an appropriate course. Many companies provide the necessary training at the entry level.<br /><br />An administrative assistant secretary can start off as Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. Remuneration will depend on the company and the skill-set one possesses. An administrative manager can earn between Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000. Placement officers, cash managers and associates may also start with these pay packages. The salary also depends on the size of the establishment.<br /><br />Course and colleges<br /><br />Most institutions offering an Office Administration programme provide a foundation course for candidates. The syllabus is designed to develop expertise in word processing and inter-personal skills. Office orientation, reception and hospitality, human resources, purchasing and stock control, sales and marketing, financial accounting, records and information management, communication and recruitment are the core areas covered during the course.<br /><br />The University of Mumbai offers a certificate course in Office Administration (250 hours) in hardware and software training, Internet and Outlook, small business management entrepreneurship, office procedures, financial accounting, logistics and material management.<br /><br />The Institute for Office Management, New Delhi offers two full-time courses in this field — one-year, Postgraduate Diploma in Office Management and one-year Diploma in Office Management. Eligibility for the Postgraduate Diploma course is a graduate certificate. One can also obtain a degree in Office Administration from any recognised educational institution which covers fundamental and advance knowledge on keyboarding, personality development and human relations, basic and advance office procedures, short-hand, event management, office practicum, legal, medical and tourism office procedures.<br /><br />Institutes offering this course are-<br /><br />*Nobel Institute of Education Society, Bangalore, Karnataka<br />* Indian Institute of Management Studies, Kochi, Kerala<br />*Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai<br />*School of Management Studies, Nanital, Uttarakhand<br />*Dr B R Ambedkar College, New Delhi<br />*AIMS Education Campus, Gujarat<br />*The College of Vocational Studies, New Delhi<br /></p>
<p>Office Administration is the process of overseeing the day-to-day operations of an office that allows organisations to operate efficiently. It is a set of activities related to financial planning, billing, record keeping, personnel, booking appointments, physical distribution and logistics within an organisation. <br /><br />The task of administration is usually the responsibility of an office administrator or manager who performs a broad range of duties in almost every sector of the economy. He/she covers a broad spectrum of functions ranging from secretarial and reception services to conference planning and travel. Other core areas covered by them are<br /><br />*Administration<br />*Payroll<br />*Information <br />*Data-processing (preparing excel sheets and graphic designing)<br />*Mailing materials<br />*Scheduling<br />*Records management<br />*Telecommunications<br />*Personal property procurement<br />*Supply<br />*Disposal<br />*Developing departmental plans<br />*Setting goals and deadlines<br /><br />Their responsibilities mainly depend on the size of the establishment and scope of the work. Along with managing and supporting employees, office administrators also have to ensure that the office always has the resources needed to remain productive.<br /><br />Opportunities<br /><br />Though jobs for office administrators and office managers are found in every industry, the largest number are found in organisations with a large administrative- support workforce such as banks, wholesalers, government agencies, insurance companies, retail establishment, business service firms, healthcare units and educational institutions. Those interested in this field have a variety of options and can work as<br /><br />*Accountants<br />*Cash managers<br />*Purchasing agents, <br />*Associates,<br />*Placement officer<br />*Personnel officer<br />*Administrative officer<br />*Management assistant<br />*Administrative technician,<br />*Office assistant<br />*Procurement clerk<br />*Computer operators<br />*Secretary and employee relations specialists.<br /><br />Depending on the scope of office administration involvement, the administrator requires a two-year degree in this programme from an accredited educational institution. With office environments that are more complex, an administrator may be required to have a four-year degree in an appropriate course. Many companies provide the necessary training at the entry level.<br /><br />An administrative assistant secretary can start off as Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. Remuneration will depend on the company and the skill-set one possesses. An administrative manager can earn between Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000. Placement officers, cash managers and associates may also start with these pay packages. The salary also depends on the size of the establishment.<br /><br />Course and colleges<br /><br />Most institutions offering an Office Administration programme provide a foundation course for candidates. The syllabus is designed to develop expertise in word processing and inter-personal skills. Office orientation, reception and hospitality, human resources, purchasing and stock control, sales and marketing, financial accounting, records and information management, communication and recruitment are the core areas covered during the course.<br /><br />The University of Mumbai offers a certificate course in Office Administration (250 hours) in hardware and software training, Internet and Outlook, small business management entrepreneurship, office procedures, financial accounting, logistics and material management.<br /><br />The Institute for Office Management, New Delhi offers two full-time courses in this field — one-year, Postgraduate Diploma in Office Management and one-year Diploma in Office Management. Eligibility for the Postgraduate Diploma course is a graduate certificate. One can also obtain a degree in Office Administration from any recognised educational institution which covers fundamental and advance knowledge on keyboarding, personality development and human relations, basic and advance office procedures, short-hand, event management, office practicum, legal, medical and tourism office procedures.<br /><br />Institutes offering this course are-<br /><br />*Nobel Institute of Education Society, Bangalore, Karnataka<br />* Indian Institute of Management Studies, Kochi, Kerala<br />*Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai<br />*School of Management Studies, Nanital, Uttarakhand<br />*Dr B R Ambedkar College, New Delhi<br />*AIMS Education Campus, Gujarat<br />*The College of Vocational Studies, New Delhi<br /></p>
