Current job title: Administrative
assistant
Industry: Non-profit (day program and
homes for developmentally disabled population)
Department:
Years worked in this industry: 4
Years worked in this department: 3
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Not really
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2 managers; 20 staff
Typical work hours: 8-4
Weekends or overtime hours: no
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.
$14.00/hour
Benefits (direct or indirect):
100% company paid medical , dental & vision
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
DD= developmentally disabled
IPP=Individualized Education Program
BIR=Behavior Incident Report
A typical day on the job: Check phone
messages & email and respond; check upcoming appointments; greet visitors;
review employment applications; set up interviews with qualified
applicants; check references; update reports; maintain supplies; respond
to requests as needed
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Large variety of
responsibilities
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Sometimes feel taken
advantage of; not appreciated
Type of workspace/office:
Front office contact
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
Answer phones
Screen job applicants
Type reports
File information
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi task
Honesty
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, fax, copy machine, telephone
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer skills
Critical soft skills:
Good communication, because I have to relay information to people
Interpersonal skills, I am the company’s first contact
Pace of this position: average
Geographical region: Southwest U.S.
