Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

administrative-staff

noun
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv stæf/
Definition
The group of employees responsible for supporting the operations of an organization, primarily through office and administrative tasks.
Examples
  • The administrative staff at the university handled all student inquiries efficiently.
  • To improve workflow, the company decided to hire more administrative staff.
  • She works as a member of the administrative staff in a large healthcare organization.
Meaning
Administrative staff usually handle a variety of functions, such as organizing schedules, managing communications, and maintaining records, to ensure that an organization runs smoothly.
Synonyms
  • office staff
  • support staff
  • clerical staff
  • administrators