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Appendix D
Needs Assessment Survey for
Administrative Office Manager Program
in the Western Wisconsin Technical College District
Job Description: Coordinates activities of clerical personnel in establishment or
organization: Analyses and organizes office operations and procedures, such as typing,
bookkeeping, preparation of payrolls, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of
supplies, and other clerical services. Evaluates office production, revises procedures, or
devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow. Establishes uniform
correspondence procedures and style practices. Formulates procedures for systematic
retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records. Plans office layouts and
initiates cost reduction programs. Reviews clerical and personnel records to ensure
completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Prepares activities reports for guidance of
management, using computer. Prepares employee ratings and conducts employee benefit
and insurance programs, using computer. Coordinates activities of various clerical
departments or workers within department. May prepare organizational budget and
monthly financial reports. May hire, train, and supervise clerical staff. May compile,
store, and retrieve managerial data, using computer.
1. Do you employ, or plan to employ persons who spend 50% or more of their
time performing administrative office management functions?
_______ yes _______ no _______ possibly
NOTE: If the answer is no, please stop at this point and return the
survey in the envelope provided. Your name will be removed from the
follow-up list upon receipt of the survey.
2. Please provide the following information regarding those who currently
perform administrative office management functions in your organization.
Job Title ______________________________________________________
# in position _______ Salary ________________ Hours per Week ____
Benefits _______________________________________________________
3. What educational background does the personnel listed above have?
One-year College Diploma _______ number of employees
Two-year College Degree _______ number of employees
Four-year College Degree _______ number of employees
Other _____________________ _______ number of employees
4. What is the typical wage per hour for an entry-level administrative office
manager in your organization?
$_______________