Chief Administrative Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Chief Administrative Officer:

  • MA in business administration or similar relevant field
  • Previous working experience as chief administrative officer for x years 
  • x years of experience in operations management
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Critical thinker and problem solver
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Very good understanding and experience in managing different business functions such as HR, finance, accounting, marketing...
  • Experience with fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting
  • Knowledge of laws and regulation

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Chief Administrative Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Chief Administrative Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.