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INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND PRACTICE
Definition of terms The purpose of office administration and management Types of organization structures and charts in the office
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Different departments in an organization Functions of various departments in an organization Relationship between departments
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THE OFFICE
Meaning of an office The functions of an office Types of office layout Features of a good office
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OFFICE STAFF
Types of office staff The duties/responsibilities of various office staff Qualities required of various office staff
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FILING AND STORAGE OF RECORDS
Different filing systems Different methods of classifying records Use of filing equipment Follow-up methods in filing and storage of records
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REPROGRAPHY
Meaning of reprography Methods used in reproduction of documents Factors to consider in choice of reproduction methods » Emerging issues and trends in reprography
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ORGANIZATION AND METHODS
Definition of terms Objectives of organization and methods Procedures used in carrying out an organization and methods Importance of organization and methods
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EMERGING ISSUES AND TRENDS
Emerging issues and trends in Office administration and management Effects of emerging issues and trends in the management and administration of an office Managing issues and trends in office management
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Office Administration and Practice
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Duties and Responsibilities of an office manager

  • Organizing meetings and managing databases
  • Booking transport and accommodation
  • Organizing company events or conferences
  • Ordering stationery and furniture
  • Dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries
  • Preparing letters, presentations and reports
  • Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
  • Managing office budgets
  • Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
  • Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
  • Delegating tasks to junior employees
  • Organizing induction programs for new employees
  • Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
  • Attending meetings with senior management
  • Assisting the organisation’s HR function by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews and so on.

Duties and responsibilities of a Secretary

  • Liaising with the Chair to plan meetings
  • Receiving agenda items from committee members
  • Circulating agendas and reports
  • Taking minutes (unless there is a minutes secretary)
  • Circulating approved minutes
  • Checking that agreed actions are carried out.
  • Filing minutes and reports
  • Keeping a record of the organisation’s activities
  • Keeping a diary of future activities
  • Acting as custodian of the organisation’s governing documents 
  • Checking quorum is present at meetings
  • Responding to all committee correspondence
  • filing all committee correspondence received and copies of replies sent
  • keeping a record of any of the organisation’s publications (e.g. leaflets or newsletters) 
  • Preparing a report of the organisation’s activities for the year, for the Annual General Meeting. 
  • maintaining diaries and arranging appointments

Duties and Responsibilities of Administrative Assistant 

  • Answer phones and greet visitors
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
  • Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
  • Collate and distribute mail
  • Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence
  • Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
  • Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
  • Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
  • Maintain contact lists
  • Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Order office supplies
  • Book travel arrangements
  • Answer telephone calls and pass them on
  • Manage staff appointments
  • Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff
  • Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records
  • Coordinate repairs to office equipment

Duties and Responsibilities of Customer Service Representative

  • At all times, exhibiting a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
  • Prompt response to customer inquiries.
  • Customer communication via a variety of channels.
  • Receipt and resolution of customer complaints.
  • Knowing our products inside and out so that you can efficiently respond to inquiries.
  • Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests.
  • Maintaining records of customer interactions, transactions, feedback, and complaints.
  • Whenever necessary, communicating and coordinating with colleagues.
  • Providing feedback on the customer service process’s efficiency.
  • Managing a team of junior customer service representatives.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and provide prompt customer service.

Duties and responsibilities of a Receptionist

  • Receiving visitors at the front desk, welcoming and directing them appropriately
  • Meeting and greeting clients
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Organizing messengers
  • Maintaining an orderly reception area
  • Telephone answering and forwarding
  • Telephone call screening
  • Sorting and dispersing mail
  • Keep updated records of office expenses and costs.

Duties and responsibilities of an office clerk

  • Answering phones at a reception desk or in a particular department and transferring calls as necessary
  • Sorting and delivering incoming mail, as well as collecting and transmitting outgoing mail
  • Create and maintain documents, as well as memos and emails.
  • Making logistical arrangements for meetings or conferences, which may include booking travel, making reservations, or coordinating rental arrangements.
  • Conducting errands and delivering items around the office or to third parties
  • Organizing, collecting, and filing office documents, such as reports and confidential records
  • Organizing electronic documents, including encrypted documents and email correspondence
  • Keeping an eye on the office’s inventory and ordering supplies
  • Taking minutes, memos, and/or agendas during meetings and transcribing or taking notes during meetings
  • Creating or processing invoices, estimates, or other documents
  • Assisting with accounts payable and receivable, as well as performing basic bookkeeping and banking tasks
  • Packaging and shipping materials for businesses

Duties and responsibilities of a Supervisor

  • Workflow management.
  • Induction of new hires.
  • Creating and managing team schedules.
  • Reporting to human resources and senior management.
  • Evaluating and providing feedback on performance.
  • Identifying and pursuing opportunities for career advancement.
  • Assisting in the resolution of employee issues and conflicts.
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