5 Steps to Becoming an In-Demand Office Administrator

Can you envision yourself working within and contributing to a fast-paced, goal-driven, business environment? If you have wanted to learn business management or are exploring business programs in Ontario, understanding precisely what an office/small business administrator is and does and the clear pathway through education and training to a rewarding career are essential.

This is what you need to know.

5 Steps to Becoming an In-Demand Office Administrator

1. Understand the Position and Determine If It’s a Career Fit

There are many exciting careers to pursue within a business management college but knowing the position that aligns best with your interests and talents will give you the clarity and drive to achieve your goals.

An office/small business administrator performs day-to-day administrative functions and applies their technical, technology, communication and organizational skills to support their team’s efficiency in operations, playing a key role in a company’s success.

If you’re still determining if this career may be for you, take our “Anderson College Business Career Discovery Quiz”.

2. Know Your Role and Responsibilities

As an office administrator you are trained to support and contribute within a variety of work environments. Your expertise in technology, business communication, computer skills, sales, accounting and overall understanding of entrepreneurship, will have a direct and significant impact on the organizations you work within or oversee. You may choose to concentrate your knowledge and skills on business management or office management; you may become an office supervisor or office assistant, or you may decide to focus your efforts and talents on becoming a small business owner.

Your tasks may include:

• A variety of administrative functions
• Greeting clients, answering the phone and emails
• Scheduling meetings and events
• Researching and reporting
• Operating and maintaining office equipment
• Working with supervisors and the team to hire and train employees.

3. Recognize the Skills That Will Empower You to Succeed

Your ability to hone the following skills will help you support your team effectively and grow within your role, experiencing success all along your career path.

• Time management, organization and detail orientation
• Professional and personable communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Creative problem solving

4. Know Where Your Career Can Take You

Office administration positions are in high demand and listed as one of the best jobs in 2022, according to HR Firm Randstad Canada. Across industries, office administrators are required to support and provide a foundation for efficiency and success. If you have the skillset, have taken business classes and have received a diploma in business management from a leading-edge college, you are poised to thrive in the year(s) ahead.

5. Select a Program and College with a Track Record for Graduate Success

There are many solid choices for studying business management, and we’re proud to count Anderson College in that mix. Since 1885, we have been empowering students as they pursue their dreams and take their careers and lives to new levels. We believe that to thrive a student needs to learn from industry experts who balance theoretical teachings with practical training, in a supportive and encouraging community environment. And we’ve designed our 34/44-week  Business Administration program to do just that.

Upon graduating you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support the strategic goals of an organization or take your talents to market and start your own venture and small business. Some of the areas you will explore in the curriculum are bookkeeping, accounting, business law including torts and contracts and the Canadian legal system, sales and negotiation, small business management/entrepreneurship, business communications, documentation, spreadsheets and computer Access database, business mathematics and taxation fundamentals.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your success, from our staff who walk you through the details required to apply, help you determine if you’re eligible for financial assistance, and get you ready for classes, to our instructors who ensure you have the training to become in demand and our career services team who support you in landing your dream job.

If you’re ready to start your career in Business Administration, we’re here to get you launched. Book a virtual appointment with an Admissions Advisor to join the next class!

Quick Links to Fuel Your Success!

We want to make sure you have what you need to succeed! Check out these reference links:

• Business Administration Program at Anderson College
• Indeed – Learn About Being an Office Administrator
• Randstad Canada – Best Jobs 2022