Business and administration

Assistant administrator

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To support organisational functions and processes.

Summary

This occupation is found in all sectors and industries and includes all sizes of organisations from small to large businesses. Assistant administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied across the public, private and third sector.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out routine administration tasks that support operations. The work is carried out under supervision following set procedures for tasks. An assistant administrator is an integral part of the team and organisation responsible for supporting the efficient organisational functions and operations. The assistant administrator is responsible for assisting colleagues with routine duties. These can vary depending on the team structure and size of business. They use digital systems and tools to collate, extract and enter data. An assistant administrator's work can include tasks such as routine data entry and providing support to team members to help ensure that daily activities are carried out within agreed timescales and quality expectations. They may also work, under supervision, more widely in the organisation to meet organisational priorities. They represent the organisation when dealing with internal and or external stakeholders.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with colleagues, supervisors, senior managers, clients, customers, contractors, suppliers, service users, and government agencies. Within their organisation they may be asked to work with or act as a point of contact for other departments and colleagues within the organisation such as IT departments, finance and human resources. They must be able to take and respond to feedback from their supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organisation. Assistant administrators are flexible responding to organisational priorities and changing needs. They may have access to sensitive information respecting organisational and personal information.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for routine administration tasks directed by supervisors providing support to meet the needs of the organisation. Areas of work will be unique to each organisation and to the nature of the role.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

Industry regulations, codes of practice, organisational policies, workplace practices, confidentiality, licences and legal requirements that might affect the organisation such as social media guidelines, security threats, data protection and GDPR.

K2:

How organisation structure, vision and function affect the role.

K3:

The role, responsibilities and impact this has on deliverables, stakeholders and key performance indicators.

K4:

The sector landscape and its impact on the organisation and role for example technology, finance or compliance.

K5:

Principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics relating to the role.

K6:

Approaches to diversity, equity, inclusion and the impact on stakeholders and organisational activity.

K7:

The impact of sustainability and environmental good practice on organisational activity.

K8:

Software packages and their technical applications such as databases, spreadsheets presentation and communication tools.

K9:

Principles of information and data retrieval, maintaining records and respecting confidentiality, in line with organisational policies and legislation.

K10:

Principles of working safely, such as online, on site, venues and organisational premises, to meet requirements.

K11:

Principles of data and information handling and storage including the importance of retention dates, systematic storage, backing-up and filing structure.

K12:

Types and frequency of written communication with stakeholders and the impact on outputs. For example mass texts, mailshots, formal letters or emails.

K13:

Principles of verbal communication. For example over the phone, in a meeting both online and virtual, formal presentations.

K14:

Approaches to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of existing and evolving sector trends.

K15:

Principles of time management and tools used to organise workload to meet deadlines.

K16:

Information and data retrieval. Required processes to undertake tasks for example compliance, GDPR, retention and deletion.

K17:

Quality assurance processes and how they impact on the role and organisation.

K18:

Sources of information. Methods to fact check, use and share information following processes, legislation or policy.

K19:

Feedback mechanisms. How to receive feedback.

K20:

The benefits of wellbeing and good working practices.

K21:

Self-reflection models and techniques.

K22:

Escalation processes such as security, software, customer service and complaints.

K23:

Digital footprint. The impact of online activity and how this can make an individual or organisation vulnerable.

K24:

The benefits of cloud services and platforms.

K25:

Methods to seek clarification and help to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.

Technical Educational Products

: ST1472: Administration assistant (Level 2) Development stage

Reference:: OCC1472

Status:: Occupational standard in development

SOC 2020 code:: 0

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

S1:

Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.

S2:

Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.

S3:

Use software packages and tools to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.

S4:

Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.

S5:

Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.

S6:

Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.

S7:

Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.

S8:

Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.

S9:

Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.

S10:

Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.

S11:

Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.

S12:

Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.

S13:

Operate within agreed health and safety standards.

S14:

Use time management tools to meet deadlines.

S15:

Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.

S16:

Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.

S17:

Review and check own work.

S18:

Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.

S19:

Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.

S20:

Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.

Technical Educational Products

: ST1472: Administration assistant (Level 2) Development stage

Reference:: OCC1472

Status:: Occupational standard in development

SOC 2020 code:: 0

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

B1:

Team working to provide support. Collaborate with internal or external stakeholders to help achieve the goals of the organisation.

B2:

Flexible and responds positively to changing work requirements or environments.

B3:

Act upon and respond respectfully to feedback. Displaying commitment to personal and professional development.

B4:

Acts in a ethical manner embracing equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

B5:

Professional in approach to work and internal or external stakeholders to meet the requirements of the organisation and codes of conduct.

B6:

Focussed on the importance of delivering a quality service, identifying, meeting or exceeding key performance indicators.

B7:

Works sustainably ensuring resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

B8:

Committed to personal wellbeing and an awareness of the support and resources available to help them.

Technical Educational Products

: ST1472: Administration assistant (Level 2) Development stage

Reference:: OCC1472

Status:: Occupational standard in development

SOC 2020 code:: 0

SOC 2020 sub unit groups: