a contraction or shortening of the word administration. It is used as a noun to denote the actions involved in administering an organization. The clerical and executive decisions, actions and duties necessary to the running of an organization, such as originating and answering mail, typing, filing, dispatching, applying policy and all those actions, large and small, which make up an organization. Admin refers to the organizational functions of a job, as opposed to itstechnical aspects. —Staff Status I Glossary (approved 25-9-90)