An administrative consultant helps companies and organizations make their office operations more efficient. Your specific job duties vary, depending on the needs of each client. You start each project by meeting the client to assess their needs, observe current administrative practices, and interview staff to find areas for improvement. Once you have compiled all the information you need, you analyze ways to streamline production and address problem areas, and then report your assessment to executives or managers. Recommendations may include installing and implementing new computer programs or organizational techniques, automating administrative tasks, finding and eliminating redundancies, and cutting administrative costs. The company reviews your suggestions and determine how to proceed.