Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Higher Education
Department: Student Affairs
Years worked in this industry: 8
Years worked in this department: 2
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department):
Outstanding computer skills/organizational skills
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2
Typical work hours: 8 - 5
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes,
evenings/some weekends, no overtime pay
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.): $28,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Excellent benefits: generous 401K, educational benefits for self and
family, health insurance buy-out options, etc.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Nothing specific
A typical day on the job: Fast and
furious, very stressful
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Benefits
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: none
Type of workspace/office:
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Support to VP and Associate
Dean of Students
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, self-composure, sense of
humor
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC, printer, fax, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
All computer
Critical soft skills: Communication,
organizational, technical
Pace of this position: Extremely fast
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
