Current job title: Administrative
Assistant to President
Industry: Relocation
Department: President’s Office
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. The
president liked my personality and work ethic and gave me a shot.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 12 including president
Typical work hours: 9-5, M-F
Weekends or overtime hours: Once in a
while, yes.
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. $27,000 plus
paid benefits.
Benefits (direct or indirect): Medical
Benefits are paid for.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Employee Services, Transferee, Auditing of Moving Services.
A typical day on the job: I’m always
busy trying to fill requests of the entire staff and keep the business
flowing smoothly.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: I have learned the ins and
outs of buying and selling homes, renting, etc
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: People never stop relocating.
Our business never really has any down time.
Type of workspace/office:
Share office with top executives
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Phone, mail, advertising,
management of office and tasks at hand and management of my assistant
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Flexibility, such as willingness to stop the task at hand and begin a new
project immediately and willingness to service the many employees that
will ask you for help at the same time.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Printer, Fax, Computer, Copier, Postage Meter, Etc.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ACT! and all
office machines.
Critical soft skills: Flexibility,
communication, ability to calm counselors, etc.
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
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