Banner Default Image

Office Support Specialist

​What does an office support specialist do?

Duties and Responsibilities

An office support specialist can have various duties and responsibilities depending on the organization they work for. Common tasks may include answering phone calls, emails, and inquiries from customers, vendors, or internal staff; scheduling appointments, meetings, and events; preparing and maintaining documents, records, and reports; processing invoices, payments, and expenses; ordering and managing office supplies and equipment; updating and organizing databases and filing systems; performing data entry, typing, and proofreading; and assisting with special projects and tasks as assigned.


Skills and Qualifications

To become an office support specialist, you will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent and some relevant work experience or training in office administration. Depending on the role and industry, you may also need to possess knowledge of office software and applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Additionally, it is important to have communication and interpersonal skills to interact with different people and convey information effectively. You should also have organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential for ensuring that the work you produce is error-free and meets quality standards. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are necessary for troubleshooting issues and finding solutions. Lastly, customer service and teamwork skills are key for providing support to others and collaborating with colleagues.

Lincoln (/ˈlɪŋkən/) is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire in the East Midlands of England. The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln had a 2012 population of 94,600. The 2011 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, which includes North Hykeham and Waddington, a population of 130,200.

Roman Lindum Colonia developed from an Iron Age settlement on the River Witham. The city's landmarks include Lincoln Cathedral, an example of English Gothic architecture and the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, and the 11th-century Norman Lincoln Castle. The city is home to the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University, and to Lincoln City FC and Lincoln United FC.