Administrative Services Managers
Special Requirements
Educational requirements for managers vary widely. Some small businesses hire managers with associate’s degrees in business and extensive experience in the particular field in which they work, such as restaurants, retail stores, or wholesale manufacturing. However, managers in medium or large-sized businesses usually need bachelor’s degrees, preferably in business management. And many employers are now looking for managers with master’s of business degrees, which are almost always required for significant advancement.
Some managers need degrees relevant to the field in which they manage. For example, a manager in a company that develops computer software may need a degree in computer programming, and a manager in a hospital or health care facility may need a degree in hospital administration. Sometimes these degrees may replace a business degree, but sometimes both kinds of degrees are required.
Generally a licensure is not required for Administrative Services Manager positions in state government. However for professional growth and career progression certification is encouraged.
Completion of the competency-based professional certification program offered by the International Facility Management Association http://www.ifma.org can give prospective candidates an advantage. In order to qualify for this Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation, applicants must meet certain educational and experience requirements.
Managers with the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible for the Virginia Certified Manager Program offered by the Department of Human Resources. Web site is http://jobs.test.dhrm.virginia.gov/careerguides/GeneralOperationManager.htm This certificate program offers practitioner-oriented course work that builds upon management training programs offered through agencies, colleges, and universities..
Attainment of the Certified Administrative Manager (CAM) designation offered by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, through work experience and successful completion of examinations, can increase a manager’s advancement potential. The Institute of Certified Professional Managers is a certifying organization and offers a management certification program. The Institute is located at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Web site is http://cob.jmu.edu/icpm. Management Skillsis the theme of the program, which emphasizes the teaching and application of real-world, practical skills and techniques over theories, and critical-thinking skills over rote knowledge.
Managers can also receive a variety of certifications that help them get promotions and raises. Certification and training in general management is available through company training programs and professional organizations ranging from the general, such as the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, to the very specialized, such as the Healthcare Financial Management Association or the Dietary Managers Association. Certification in particular content areas can also be very valuable. For example, restaurant managers need safe food handling certification and IT managers can benefit from certification in the technology they oversee.
For more information on Business Administration programs, see
- Virginia Business Magazine, Business Schools in Virginia (2-year through post graduate)
- The MBA Program Information Site
For more information on earning a certification, see the Institute of Certified Professional Managers at James Madison University read below:
Earning management certification through ICPM is a straightforward process with 5 sequential steps.
Step 1: Application and Payment
The application serves as an audit of the applicant’s education and experienceand determines eligibility to take the CM certification exams based on a point system. Applications may be completed online or downloaded in Adobe Acrobat™ format. The application fee must be paid when the application is submitted and is non-refundable.
Certification fees can be paid-in-advance (bundle pricing) or paid-as-you-go. Paying in advance saves applicants up to $50 off the cost of certification.
Step 2: Training and Study
Training for the CM exams is accomplished through individual, self-directed study or group, classroom study.
Step 3: Exams and Feedback
The three CM exams coincide with content covered in the 3 CM study manuals. All three exams must be passed in order to earn the CM certification.
Step 4: Recognition
After successfully passing the CM exams, your achievement will be recognized by executive and senior management, co-workers, clients, and the business community.
Step 5: Recertification
Annual recertification keeps the CM certification active. CMs must recertify annually each January. In return, they receive a number of benefits from ICPM.
Recertification promotes managerial competence through continuing professional development and lifelong learning. Recertification requirements • are as followed:
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1. Payment of Professional Fees
Recertification includes payment of a $50 professional fee submission of a 10-hour professional development plan. Recertification invoices are mailed to CMs in January of each year and are due at ICPM by the end of February of the same year. Payment of the professional fee and submission of the professional development plan are required to fulfill the requirements for recertification.
2. Professional Development Plan
The 10-hour plan lists educational activities that a CM expects to complete during the upcoming year. A reporting form for your professional development plan will be provided as part of the annual fee statement. Acceptable professional development activities will help grow management, business or leadership skills. Suggested activities include:
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3. Lapsed Certification:
CMs that fail to recertify annually will lose their current CM status. To bring a lapsed certification current, a CM must pay past due professional fees plus a $50 reinstatement fee.
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Current Certified Managers are entitled to these benefits:
- Use of the professional credential "Certified Manager"
- Use of the registered trademark "CM" for business purposes
- Management World - ICPM's online journal
- The Certified Letter - ICPM's online newsletter
- Jobtarget - ICPM's online job board
- CM Directory - a password - protected listing of thousands of CMs worldwide
Retired CMs will receive these benefits but are exempt from recertification requirements. CMs are responsible for notifying ICPM of their retirement status.
• These requirements pertain to Certified Managers and Certified Administrative Managers only. Certified Managers of Animal Resources recertify with AALAS and are subject to their polices only.
Required Fees:
Institute of Certified Professional Managers fees:
Certification fees can be paid-as-you-go or paid-in-advance.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.
