Administrative assistants do a little bit of everything. While your main tasks will vary based on your employer, you will support management by scheduling meetings, preparing reports, update files, making travel arrangements and performing other tasks to support the management team. You need to be an excellent communicator, well organized and have experience using a variety of computer programs.
Administrative assistants work in an office setting. However, there is an increasing number of virtual assistant roles that allow you to work remotely. You will typically work 9-5 and spend most of your time working on a computer. You will be assigned tasks by an office manager or other senior person within the company.
Your experience as an administrative assistant will set you up for more senior office position such as office coordinator, executive assistant,
HR specialist, and office manager. It is also common for administrative assistants to move into similar roles in sales and marketing.
The average salary for an administrative assistant in Winnipeg is about $35,000 per year. This is over $18 per hour. Your salary will increase as you gain more experience in the role. Here is a breakdown of the salary scale:
annual: $35,000
monthly: $2,917
weekly: $729
hourly: $18.23
lowest salary: $30,300 per year
average salary: $35,000 per year
highest salary: $41,200 per year
junior salary: $30,300-$34,500 per year
intermediate salary: $32,500-$37,400 per year
senior salary: $35,600-$41,200 per year
Administrative assistants have a diverse workload. You do a little bit of everything. Some of your main responsibilities include the following tasks:
Administrative assistants can find work with many types of companies. Some of the best companies to work for include banks, financial institutions, hospitals, colleges and universities, government agencies and non-profit organizations. You can also find roles in businesses of all sizes and industries.
Administrative assistants have a diverse skill set. You have a combination of interpersonal, business, and technical skills to help you do your job. Top skills include:
Depending on the employer you may need a high school diploma, but some require a college degree or administrative training. Previous experience working in a similar role is preferred.