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.
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