Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Higher Education
Department: Development
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 special
training
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 15
Typical work hours: 8-6 or 7
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes weekend
and often few times a month no overtime salary
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. $45,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Free
chiropractic care
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Very multi
task things coming from all different directions
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Being the go to person, always
being needed
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Known as “Gatekeeper” , being
buffer for those above and below you
Type of workspace/office:
open cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Budget, calendar, travel,
onsite organization and payroll
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Multi
tasked, organized
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Copier & computer
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer/ financial
Critical soft skills: Communication
number one
Pace of this position: Very slow
Geographical region: South/Southwest
U.S.
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