Current job title: Senior
Administrative Assistant
Industry: Insurance/Reinsurance
Department: Accounting and Tax
Years worked in this industry: 8
Years worked in this department: 8
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Clerical
and administrative background, some office management, hospital or
insurance background.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 5 managers and approximately
50 department staff.
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.): $35,000 –
$40,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Pretty
good benefits, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement – none are as good as
they were in the beginning, but they are still around.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Inforce blocks, individual cession, jumbo limit, modified coinsurance.
A typical day on the job: Sorting
and distributing mail, checking calendars for meetings, typing letters and
correspondence, filing,
lunch and dinner reservations. I also prepare itineraries for visitors and
arrange for travel for most of the department. Keep track of and pay
invoices.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: It is a fast paced and growing
industry. The company treats their employees well.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Not enough recognition, or
appreciation (in terms of respect for the position).
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Support Supervisors and staff,
taking care of mail and correspondence, checking and updating calendars,
preparing travel itineraries and expense reports, ordering and serving
lunches, setting up conferences and meetings and preparing and paying
invoices. I am also responsible for a monthly travel summary and report.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Adaptability, ability to multi-task, confidentiality, resourcefulness,
organization.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC, copier, scanner.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Basic math, excellent English, spelling and correspondence skills.
Critical soft skills: Tact, diplomacy,
patience, good communication skills, efficiency, adaptability.
Pace of this position: Average (but
sometimes busy)
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
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