Administrative Assistant

Every executive or manager needs a productive administrative assistant to prepare correspondence, write reports, enter and analyze data, plan meetings and events, organize files and projects, coordinate schedules, and make travel plans. Administrative Assistants spend their time on the phone and on the computer as well as in meetings with those they support.

Important skills start with the knowledge of basic clerical tasks and office machines, but a good Admin. Assistant should also possess knowledge and skills in organization, time management, conflict resolution, business writing, and the ability to create effective presentations. Administrative assistants will have latitude to make informed decisions based on data provided and should be willing to work quickly even under tight deadlines. Administrative assistants also often serve as office managers and oversee budgets, facilities, and supervise clerical staff members. A starting salary is around $27,000m, according to www.salary.com, but an Executive Assistant can earn over $60,000 annually.

Depending on the level of the position, employers might require a certificate, which could be earned in as little as three months, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a business or administrative field. If you are able to handle multiple projects at once while answering phones and supervising clerical workers, an Administrative Assistant job might be for you!