Office Administrators

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), employment of office administrators is projected to grow by 6 percent, faster than the average for all occupations, through 2033. "Demand for administrative services managers is expected to be particularly strong for those working in records and information management," the DOL explains. "As cloud computing continues to expand, these workers will have a critical role in helping organizations develop new records and information management practices and in maintaining data security." The increased use of data processing and other automated equipment as well as corporate downsizing may reduce the number of administrators in the coming years. However, this profession will still offer good employment prospects because of its sheer size. A large number of job openings will occur as administrators transfer to other industries or leave the workforce for other reasons. Since some clerical occupations will be affected by increased automation, some office administrators may have smaller staffs and be asked to perform more advanced tasks.