Career: Administrative/Office Manager
Average salary: $67,690
Degree needed: Can vary greatly: anything from an associate degree in business or management to a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Certifications: The Certified Manager (CM) designation is available through testing by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM); the Facility Management Professional (FMP) and the Certified Facility Management (CFM) designations are available through the International Facility Management Association
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Common employers: Federal, State and local government, health care facilities, financial and insurance companies, business and corporations and educational institutions
Job outlook: Average job growth, strong competition for top-level jobs, good potential for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: This is a job well-suited for a professional woman who is a Jackie of all trades. Because of the wide variety of tasks and departments you’ll work with, you need to have a wide range of knowledge. While a lot of this knowledge can be absorbed on the job, with different administrative managing jobs come different educational requirements. This is a great career for women in all walks of life.
