Current job title: Administrative
Assistant I
Industry: Higher Education
Department: Professional and Continuing
Education, Emergency Health Services
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): No, there
are no training or attributes to land this position.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 4
Typical work hours: 8-5
Weekends or overtime hours: I do not
work weekends, but I prioritize my work load whereas I don’t have to work
overtime, but if that were the case yes I do get paid for overtime.
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.): $25,000
-$37,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Great
benefits: 401(K) of course, health, dental, pension plan, life insurance,
direct deposits.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
CCEMTP – Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport-Paramedic
PNCCT- Prenatal & Neonatal Critical Care transport
A typical day on the job: Our
department is very busy, because we conduct testing for the CCEMTP (which
is a big training) throughout the US including Canada, so preparing the
testing materials require a lot for the instructor that is giving the
course at various locations..
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Delegating, cross training
with the professionals (soft skills)
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Sometimes I wished I had
another admin to take on another aspect of the job.
Type of workspace/office:
shares office with others
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Telephones, calendar
management, expense reports, inventory
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Attention to details, multi-tasking, prioritizing.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Fax, copier and scanner
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Internet, Access, Excel
Critical soft skills: Communications,
because we are verifying personal information that requires critical
attention to detail.
Pace of this position: Slow to fast
pace in the summer months
Geographical region: Northwest U.S.
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