Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Substance Abuse
Department: Prevention
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): A
bachelor’s degree.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 9
Typical work hours: 8:30 – 2:00
Weekends or overtime hours: There is no
overtime in my position.
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.
$14,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes.
Medical insurance and PTO.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
1. Selected/Indicated. Refers to clients who are at risk of using alcohol
or drugs or have already used them.
2. Facilitator: Person who delivers educational programs in the community.
3. Coordinator: Person in charge of recruiting/training/overseeing
facilitators.
A typical day on the job: There is no
typical day. My day is determined by what needs to happen soon. I may
spend time entering data in one of my databases, ordering educational
supplies, submitting invoices for payment, making copies or a myriad of
other things that need immediate attention.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Flexibility of schedule.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Low pay and too much work for
one person to do.
Type of workspace/office:
office (shared with one)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Ordering educational and
office supplies, working with facilitators and coordinators to meet
program needs, maintaining seven databases, making sure invoices are submitted
for payment.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, flexibility, patience.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copier, fax machine, shedder, postage machine, document folding
machine.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
All of the above.
Critical soft skills: Ability to adapt,
quick to understand what is needed/wanted, good communication skills
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: Southeast U.S.
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