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Service Branches
Work Environment
Office and administrative managers normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.
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Military Status
Officer
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Average Military Salary
$95,485
Overview
Office and administrative managers operate as general managers, directing functions like duty assignments, budgeting, and record keeping. They develop work methods and direct preparation of procedural manuals. Some specialize by functional area, such as facilities management and legal.
Military Training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for office and administrative managers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly
- Ability to coordinate several activities at once
- Ability to work effectively with people
- Attention to detail
- Good organizational and management skills
- Strong communication skills
Related Civilian Careers
- Postal Service Mail Carriers
- Desktop Publishers
- Editors
- Postal Service Clerks
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Human Resources Managers
- Management Analysts
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