The role of the Business Administrator
An administrator is usually preceded by a title referring more specifically to a role that an employee fulfills in a company. Some common administration jobs include:
- Database administrator
- System administrator
- Network administrator
- Office administrator
What does a business administrator do?
In this explanation we will focus on the role of the general business administrator. In business terms, administration refers to the management of business objectives and the decisions that are taken to implement the objectives effectively. The administrator will usually report to superiors in a business (a board of directors). The specific role of the business administrator is difficult to pinpoint because administrators fulfill a variety of management and organizational functions in order to meet business objectives. However, below is a list of some of the key points associated with becoming an administrator:
- Planning – establishing goals and prioritizing them accordingly
- Organization – managing responsibilities so that deadlines are met and customers are satisfied
- Staffing – identifying staff needs, recruiting and screening candidates
- Directing – managing employees effectively so that the goals of the business are achieved. This requires exceptional interpersonal and motivational skills
- Controlling – involves quality control and identifying flaws in the organizational plan. Controlling includes data management, performance measurement, and practicing of corrective actions if necessary