Mid-Level

Administrative Support Coordinator

The office efficiency specialist — coordinating administrative support to maximize organizational productivity.

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Job markets for Administrative Support Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~381 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Administrative Support Coordinator

As an Administrative Support Coordinator, you coordinate administrative support services for an organization or department. You might manage workflows, assign tasks, coordinate schedules, and ensure administrative resources are used effectively to support organizational needs.

Your day involves coordination and problem-solving. You might assign administrative tasks, manage scheduling conflicts, coordinate meeting logistics, ensure coverage, and address support needs as they arise. You need organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The hardest part is serving multiple stakeholders with limited resources. Everyone needs administrative support, and you're managing the allocation and delivery. You need to prioritize, communicate, and sometimes say no diplomatically. The people who thrive here are excellent coordinators, good communicators, and able to manage competing demands.

RelationshipsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Coordination scopeTeam sizeOrganization typeStakeholder complexityTechnology use
Administrative coordination varies by scope and organization. Some roles coordinate across large teams; others support specific departments. The complexity of stakeholder needs varies. Technology increasingly enables coordination at scale.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Administrative Support Coordinators (SOC 13-1111.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsBusiness Operations track →
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$60K–$174K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
894K
U.S. Employment
+8.8%
10yr Growth
98K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingCoordinationMonitoringSystems Evaluation
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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