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Featured Administrative Professional Job Description:  Education - Schools

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Current job title:  Executive Assistant

 

Industry:  Education

 

Department:  Administration - superintendent's office

 

Years worked in this industry:  12

 

Years worked in this department:  12

 

Special training or attributes needed or helpful to get job in this industry (or specific department):  I have always worked for upper level management, previously in the private sector.

 

Number of managers and/or staff supported:  1

 

Typical work hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

 

Weekends or overtime hours:  I used to work overtime and some weekends. It was very frequent and yes, I was paid $$. I have a new boss - no overtime involved.

 

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.):  $29,000 - $44,000

 

Benefits (direct or indirect):  Yes, I have medical, dental, vision & life insurance ($50,000), which recently changed that I must contribute toward them. I contribute 10% toward them now. I have $10 prescription. I also receive 4 weeks paid vacation. I accrue 1-1/2 days of sick leave per month (unlimited accrue). I also have unlimited personal days (at my bosses discretion). I have IAAP membership paid.

 

Lingo you might hear in this industry: 

Levy (tax on people to get more money for us to spend).

 

Tenure - (What happens to you after you work at a job for so long. You are basically untouchable to be fired.)

 

A typical day on the job:  Answer phones, delegate work

 

Positive things about being an administrative professional in this industry: 

 

Negative things about being an administrative professional in this industry: 

 

Type of workspace/office:  office with windows

 

Primary responsibilities as an administrative professional in this position: 

 

Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:  flexibility, flexibility, flexibility

 

Office machines or equipment operated regularly:  computer, copier

 

Technology (hard) skills used regularly: 

 

Critical soft skills: 

 

Pace of this position:  average

 

Geographical region:  Northeast U.S.