Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Lobbying
Department: small company, no
departments
Years worked in this industry: 15
Years worked in this department: less
than 1
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department):
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 3
Typical work hours: 8:30 – 5:30
Weekends or overtime hours: Not
usually, 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.): $38,000 -
$46,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
1. Constituent = person living in the area that a senator or
representative represents
2. Lobbyist – Company that represents clients to the legislature in order
to get laws passed that will benefit the client
3. Lobbyist Agent – the actual person who works for the company doing the
lobbying
A typical day on the job:
8:30 a.m. –
Check emails, update legislative dockets
9:30 a.m. – office work
Noon – lunch
1 p.m. – more office work
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – go home
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1. Recognition. If you do a
good job, you’ll get praise and that always feels good.
2. Helping your executive. If you do a good job, your boss looks good and
THAT always feels good!
3. Meeting people. Working around the capitol you get to meet a lot of
people. And guess what? That feels good!
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Sometimes you have to just
sit back and cover the office when the rest of the staff is out enjoying
golf, food and drink!
Type of workspace/office:
office
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
1. Scheduling appointments
2. Planning meeting and events
3. Preparing expense reports
4. Tracking legislation
5. Keeping the office running smoothly, i.e. machines, supplies, etc.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
1.
Confidentiality
2. Honesty
3. Hard-working
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Copier, fax, scanner, printer, computers
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Knowledge of many different computer programs such as Excel, Word,
Photoshop, Outlook, Publisher
Critical soft skills: Negotiating, good
communication, YES. A pleasant voice and attitude, ability to be flexible.
I work with legislators and must keep them happy.
Pace of this position: average - fast
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
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