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Can anyone offer alternatives to the title Coordinator that does not include Manager or Leader? We have created a new role for a Partner in our firm which has more leadership responsibility, but for p
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 1/22/2002 6:44 AM EST
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First: 10/9/2001 Last: 6/24/2003 |
I've thought about these issues in regards to my title, too. I think my title of "HR Coordinator" might devalue my role, but I'm not really a manager b/c I have no staff. I'm in a unique situation here b/c we are a small/med size organization - 80-100 employees, and our HR Department is a department of 1 - me!
I deal with everything from benefits admin to employee recognition, to training, to terminations, but not on a super large scale. Do people think the title of "Coordinator" fits my role, or should I propose a title change. I just don't want to sell myself short when I move on some day! |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 1/22/2002 9:25 AM EST
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First: 7/30/2001 Last: 4/22/2002 |
As a "lead administrator", I am a MANAGER who has direct reports under me.
My company decided {before I started working there) to change the title from "administrative operations manager" to "lead administrator" across the board. All duties remained the same. As some are referring here, apparently administrator means something less than a manager. This is misinformation. Look at me. Even though I feel that administrative operations manager is a more accurate description of my role, I have to live with the new title. I am an administrator who is a manager. Administrator, as I have said, is way too vague of a description though. I know of a number of employers who use the term interchangeably with administrative assistant or secretary (ex. one company calls their secretaries "office services administrators"). More and more clerical positions are getting the title "administrator" in their title. So, unfortunately the title "administrator" gets very, very mixed interpretations, many times incorrect ones. Again, if the position has people reporting to them, they should have the the title of manager or at least lead. But remember: administrator doesn't necessary mean that you're not a manager. With all the "creative" titles out there now-a-days, it's a wonder that anyone that figure out what anyone does sometimes. I've even seen the title "director" used in different ways in addition to someone who oversees an entire department. Go figure! |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 1/22/2002 6:26 PM EST
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First: 9/30/2000 Last: 8/19/2011 |
Why do we get so hung up on titles? One could say a person who has two to ten direct reports should be called a "supervisor", yet in another organization that would quantify the title of "manager". What really matters is that your area of responsibility is clearly outlined and you are receiving the appropriate salary for what you provide to the company.
Maybe we shouldn't have titles - after all, what difference does it make to the outside world other than what is printed on your business card? |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 5/24/2002 5:52 AM EDT
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First: 5/23/2002 Last: 6/25/2002 |
Our company is going through the same problem of changing titles. I believe that trivializing titles gives senior management the excuse not to compensate for the positions responsibilities. I, am the whole HR department with a staff compliment of 100+. My title HR Administrator. My position deals with all aspects of HR including payroll administration, benefits manager, HR policy review and recruiting. I also supervise seasonal staff. I find that the title Administrator has so many meanings that it is very difficult at times to get buy in from senior management even though I am the "go to" person for all HR issues? On the other hand, I also believe that compensation is not met based on the title given. |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 2/13/2008 6:07 PM EST
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First: 2/13/2008 Last: 2/13/2008 |
Coordination in my opinion is as important, and includes leadership and management roles and there shouldn't be a problem with Coordiantor for a title instead of Lead or Manager.
Check out The Project Coordinator (http://www.sciforma.com/auth?cible=doc/us/resources/project_coordinator.pdf) |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 7/23/2011 3:36 AM EDT
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First: 7/23/2011 Last: 7/23/2011 |
We should consider the fact that an employer that uses "ambiguous" titles might not be the one you want to sign up with beforehand.
During the interview, ask about the levels of upward mobility, starting with entry level up to middle management. If there is any hesitation to share the information, you may want to rethink the offer. Reason being, you may be qualified for a higher position and make that the focus of your discussion. Meaning, verify your qualifications for responsibility and a title in the future or right away. During and interview, you can ask how the term "coordinator" is defined using examples of suspect tasks and responsibilities. This will help one see the real expectations behind the job title. |
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Coordinator vs. Manager Title
posted at 7/26/2011 5:37 AM EDT
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First: 7/16/2003 Last: 7/26/2011 |
The titles depend on the size of the organization as well. I believe that compensation is not based on the title only but on duties that one carries; thus one has to negotiate salary based on duties not title.
Secondly, in my experience the coordinator title is easily replacable with a Managet. If a person is smart for her/his next job she can write Manager on her resume as the reader will read duties associated with the title. In the non-profit organizations many Managers have Coordinator title. |
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