Current job title: Admin Assistant
Industry: Asset Management
Department: Legal and Tax/Acct Services
Years worked in this industry: Less
than 1 year
Years worked in this department: Less
than 1 year
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): No special
training needed. What helped me land the job was my experience with
multiple aspects of working with a CEO of national company (5 years)
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2 Vice Presidents
Typical work hours: 8:30 to 5:30pm
Weekends or overtime hours: I work 5
hours overtime per week and yes, I’m paid for it
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): approx. $42,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Excellent benefits: health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), annual bonus. Long
and short term disability paid by employer
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
NQDC (Non-Qualified Deferred Comp)
COLI (Corporate Owned Life Insurance)
Rabbi Trust (company monies independent of regular company savings plans)
A typical day on the job: I meet with
both VP’s to go over priorities. I schedule travel, conference calls, meetings,
format/proof documents, phones.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Many opportunities to help
others outside of my specific area, lots of chances to learn new skills
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: None
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle (work station)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Maintain legal database,
schedule travel, meetings, calls, format/proof legal documents, legal research
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Multi-task, dependable, flexible, ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Phone, fax, scanner, computer, printer, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Internet Research)
Critical soft skills: Organization,
interpersonal, flexible. I need to keep two key managers on task and respond
to their needs as they come up. I have to interact with several
departments, so
excellent interpersonal skills are a must.
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: Southeast U.S.
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