Current job title: Executive Secretary
Industry: Check Producer
Department: Servicing Staff
Years worked in this industry: 2
Years worked in this department: 2
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Not
really, my previous executive secretary experience helped.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 4
Typical work hours: 8am-5pm
Weekends or overtime hours: No; not
eligible for OT (but am bonus eligible in February)
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.): $27,000 –
$35,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes,
Medical, Vision, Dental, 10 days vacation, 401(k), free checks
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Pretty much
busy just entering purchase order and invoices (since I support the
department’s finance)
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The variety of
responsibilities, privy to confidential information, once the trust is
earned – you can do pretty much anything.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: People don’t always see you as
a valued member of the team
Type of workspace/office:
Large cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Support the VP, manage
calendar, take/prepare meeting minutes, schedule meetings, provide other
admin support to team
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Organized, able to prioritize, personable
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copier, phone
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
MS word
Critical soft skills: Communication –
so that you can get the right job done right
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: Southwest U.S.
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