Current job title: Department Secretary
Industry: Hospital
Department: IT
Years worked in this industry: Less
than 1 year
Years worked in this department: Less
than 1 year
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): No
training
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2 directly, pool of 4 for 8
Directors
Typical work hours: 8:30-5:00
Weekends or overtime hours: No
weekends. Overtime, 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. $27,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Yes--healthcare.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
EPR-Executive Project Review
MSR-Management Status Review
TSR-Technical Status Review
A typical day on the job: Phones,
emails, set up meetings, memos, paperwork, files, etc.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Good people.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Reception, meetings, planning,
reports, etc.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Flexible, good manners, attentive, detail-oriented, follow-up ability, etc.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, Copier, fax
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel
Critical soft skills: Listening, quick
recall, quick response, follow-up.
Pace of this position: no day the same.
Geographical region: Mid/Southeast U.S.
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