administrative officer
Organizational support role
An administrative officer handles organizational tasks that keep an institution running—managing records, coordinating schedules, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with policies.
The role exists across government agencies, universities, corporations, and nonprofits: She was promoted to administrative officer after five years as a clerk.
The title suggests authority over operational matters rather than policy decisions.
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- bureaucratGovernment administrative official
- paper pusherClerical worker doing routine tasks
- secretaryAdministrative office aide
- managerOne who directs others
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One who sets rules
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Highest-ranking administrator
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Worker using physical effort
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