Office Administrators

One of the tasks of an office administrator is to bring the members of his or her department or organization together for better communication and higher productivity. So it is not surprising that office administrators have tried to do the same thing for their profession, creating a number of professional organizations to share information and increase the skill levels of their fellow administrators. The American Management Association emphasizes skills training in such areas as business writing, human resources management, strategic planning, and thinking and innovation. The mission of the International Association of Administrative Professionals is "to equip administrative professionals with the awareness, knowledge, and community needed to thrive in the emerging technology age, lead organizational change, and shape the future of work." Junior Achievement USA is based on a belief in the great potential of young people and a commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship. The National Management Association "offers leadership development products and creates opportunities that maximize the potential of [its] members, sponsoring organizations, and communities." The International Facility Management Association focuses on the concerns of managers who are involved in building operations and maintenance, managing projects related to building grounds, equipment, and supplies, and dealing with environmental problems.