Current job title: Executive Assistant
to the Lieutenant Governor
Industry: State Government
Department: scheduling, communications,
speech writing, general staffing
Years worked in this industry: 5
Years worked in this department: less
than 2
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): I believe
I got my job through hard work, persistence and attitude. I am looking for
some specialized training now.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2-5
Typical work hours: 7:30 am -
4:00 pm or
more as needed
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes, once
in awhile, I earn comp time.
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. $15.49/hour
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes,
health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and comp time.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Nothing really different unless it is Burros (Democrats) and Pachyderms
(Republicans)
A typical day on the job: In this
office, a typical day is rare. Everything depends on what is happening in
the moment. We also do a lot of speaking engagements across the state
during the day. When it is quiet, I work on speeches and reorganizing the
schedule.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: I have made many good
contacts.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Too many people know who you are.
I work for this administration. If they are not re-elected, then I do not
have this job.
Type of workspace/office:
office (with a window)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Scheduling, correspondence,
writing, researching staffing and keeping everything on track
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Organization skills, integrity and multi-tasking
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Phone, copier, computer
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Word, Excel, Outlook calendar and e-mail, Contrack
Critical soft skills: Communication. I
meet, greet and settle a wide range of visitors and business people and
organizations
Pace of this position: fast
Geographical region: Northwest U.S.
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