Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Nonprofit
Department: Nonprofit
Years worked in this industry: 1
Years worked in this department: 1
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Customer
service was the biggest thing that helped me get my job, plus an A.A.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 5+
Typical work hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends or overtime hours: Sometimes,
when we have special events, no overtime due to salary
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. $28,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Health
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: It varies
everyday, sometimes event planning, creating flyers, etc. Recording
donations and composing thank you letters, answering phones, taking
minutes at meetings....
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Flexible hours, good benefits,
rewarding working for a nonprofit.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The pay, not a lot of room to
grow and advance in my field
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Documenting all donations and
creating IRS thank you letters, customer service, data entry, creating
documents such as brochures and flyers, web site maintenance.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Excellent communication skills, dedicated, responsible
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
computer, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer programs like Excel and Publisher, along with Word.
Critical soft skills: Communication
skills; written and verbal are absolutely crucial. We work with many high
powered professionals.
Pace of this position: Average (I would
like it to be faster.)
Geographical region: Northwest U.S.
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