Executive Assistant Job Description Museum

Current job title: Executive Assistant

Industry:   Nonprofit organization - museum

Department: Membership & Visitor Services

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

Number of managers and/or staff supported: 1

Typical work hours:   8:30 – 5:00

Weekends or overtime hours: 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. $33,500

Benefits (direct or indirect): yes

Lingo you might hear in this industry:  I can’t think of any!!

A typical day on the job:   I get here at 8:10 and start working pretty much as soon as I get here. I don’t take lunch – just so I can stay on top of what my boss needs and be able to leave on time at the end of the day.

Positive things about being an administrative professional in this industry:   Getting to know a lot about what is going on in the museum because my boss is a department head.

Negative things about being an administrative professional in this industry: There is not a lot of room for growth.

Type of workspace/office: desk outside of my boss’s office

Primary responsibilities as an administrative professional in this position: Calendar scheduling, expense reports, travel arrangements, keeping track of staff’s attendance, and organizing.

Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Most have a lot of tolerance and patience, able to handle all types of personalities and well organized.

Office machines or equipment operated regularly: Computer, copy machine and fax

Technology (hard) skills used regularly:   Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, and Vista

Critical soft skills: Patience – because everything is very fast paced and no room for error in my department

Pace of this position: Fast

Geographical region:   Northeast U.S.