Current job title: Design and
Construction Assistant
Industry: Hospitality
Department: Design and Construction
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 I think
since I am a good communicator and represent myself well.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 10
Typical work hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Weekends or overtime hours: If I am
traveling
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.): $35,000 -
$40,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Sure
do.. insurance, hotel room discounts
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
PIP – Property Improvement Plane
GC – General Contractor
GM – General
Manager
A typical day on the job: Coordinate
plans, objectives, orders, Pos, schedules, travel, etc.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1. Always changing. 2. Exciting. 3. Respect
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: I really wouldn’t mind getting
paid a little more
Type of workspace/office:
work station (really it is a cubicle)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Compelling information from
the field, arranging travel plans, associating with vendors, placing
thousands of orders, communicating with the field
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Versatile and able to multi-task
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, fax machine, copier, CD burner, phone
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
JDE
Critical soft skills: Patience, good
verbal and nonverbal skills, professionalism, decorum
Pace of this position: fast
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.