Current job title: Professional
Administrator
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: R&D - New brands
Years worked in this industry: 7
Years worked in this department: 2
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Just past
experience
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 4
Typical work hours: 8 - 4:30
Weekends or overtime hours: No
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. $34,000
Benefits (direct or indirect):
Wonderful place to work for. . . nice gift at Xmas, share in stocks,
raises yearly, good people
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Washing soap, dish soap, and air freshener
A typical day on the job: Rearranging
calendars, scheduling flight reservations, opening mail, tracking budgets
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: I know what is going on and
who’s doing it
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Calendaring, reservations for
flights and rooms, setting up symposiums, tracking budgets, tracking
vacation and absenteeism’s.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Computer knowledge necessary, patience, and good attitude
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, fax, scanner, copier, and printer
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer skills mostly, diverse attitudes to match the people
Critical soft skills: Good
communication is the mother-load of all well organized and well kept
departments.
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
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