Current job title: Administrative
Coordinator
Industry: Publishing
Department: Customer Service
Years worked in this industry: 2
Years worked in this department: 2
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Yes, Word,
Excel
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 6 Managers, 10 supervisors
[shares responsibility with another person]
Typical work hours: 8-4:30
Weekends or overtime hours: Paid for
OT, 5-15 hours per week
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.): $38,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Wonderful medical, dental and vision
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
ISBN – This is the number that every book title is assigned
A typical day on the job: Anything from
picking up food orders to creating journal entries for the finance
department, setting up meetings, event planning, conference room and
projector reservations, employee tracking (Org chart updates), reporting
headcount, ordering printed promotional materials (Mugs, pens, t-shirts,
etc.),
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1. We are always very busy, so
the days go quickly.
2. No two days are the same, so boredom is not an issue.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: See above (Typical day)
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Strong
knowledge of Microsoft office, attention to detail, Excel. Must be
flexible and be able to work quickly. Must be able to prioritize.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC, calculator, copier, fax.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
PC – Captura (Expense reporting software) and Kronos (time keeping
software)
Critical soft skills: Communication is
key, one must be able to communicate with those supported, and be able to
take direction. Self-motivation is also a must as this position is not one
where “hand-holding” is available.
Pace of this position: Very fast.
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
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