Current job title: Administrative
Secretary
Industry: Educational
Department: Facilities
Years worked in this industry: 22
Years worked in this department: 9
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): No special
training; however with experience comes knowledge. Overtime I’ve gained
knowledge in all aspects of facility management.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 9
Typical work hours: 7:30 – 4:00
Weekends or overtime hours: No
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.): approx. $35,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Wonderful benefits
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act)
IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
Performance Contracting.
A typical day on the job: What may
start out as business as usual can turn into a whirlwind of activity with
one phone call to my office. We must be ready to react to any given
situation at any of our sites in an emergency situation.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1) Learning something new
2) Meeting many people
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1) Office politics
2) “Babysitting” grown men
Type of workspace/office:
office (shares with 1 person)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
1) Compiling reports
2) Handling all correspondence
3) Maintaining all training records
4) Arranging meetings, luncheons, etc.
5) Assigning jobs to the appropriate supervisor.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
1) Sense of humor
2) Professionalism
3) Good work ethic
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Printers, Computers, Intercoms
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Excel, Work, Publishing, etc.
Critical soft skills:
Communication – it’s the key to any successful position
Directness – there’s no miscommunication regarding the needs of any
particular job assignment.
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: East U.S.
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