What is a clerical administrator?

A clerical administrator, or office clerk, works in an office setting doing basic tasks day-to-day to support other employees. You may enter data, answer phones and schedule appointments at a reception desk, file paperwork, or do any number of rudimentary tasks. Clerical administrators are typically entry-level employees who are responsible for a variety of duties like copying or collating on top of their typical responsibilities. Data entry is typically a major part of a clerical administrator’s role in modern business because everything done on paper needs to be entered into computer databases for analysis and safety assurance.