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Administrative assistants are a key member of the office. Even though you act in a supporting role, you have a big impact on overall operations. You are responsible for preparing reports, setting up meetings, making travel arrangements, taking meeting minutes and many other daily tasks. You need to be an excellent communicator and be well organized to have success in this job. Excelling here can set you up for more senior positions in administration.
Administrative assistants work in an office setting. You will typically work Monday to Friday, 9 to 5pm. You will spend your day performing tasks on your computer, attending meetings, and working collaboratively with people throughout the office. Some companies offer virtual assistant positions.
Experienced administrative assistants can develop the skills necessary for more advanced roles in the office such as executive assistant and office manager. Other related administrative roles may also be an option.
Administrative assistants can make from $36,000 to $50,000 per year. Your salary is based on your years of experience. Here is a breakdown of the salary scale for this position:
annual: $42,800
monthly: $3,567
weekly: $892
hourly: $22.29
lowest salary: $36,000 per year
average salary: $42,800 per year
highest salary: $50,100 per year
junior salary: $36,000-$43,100 per year
intermediate salary: $38,800-$46,700 per year
senior salary: $41,700-$50,100 per year
Administrative assistants are assigned a wide variety of tasks they are expected to complete. Here is an outline of the main responsibilities that will be part of your job description:
Administrative assistants can find job opportunities in the offices of many types of organizations such as government agencies, educational institutions, not-for-profits, corporations, and private enterprises.
Employers are looking for experienced administrative assistants who have an extensive skill set. Particularly, it is important to have the following skills and abilities:
The minimum requirement to qualify for administrative assistant jobs is a high school diploma. Increasingly, employers are required candidates to have completed a college or post-secondary program in office administration. Previous experience in an office environment is preferred.