administrative assistant
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So You Want to Be an Administrative Assistant?Amaounda Eveillard
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An administrative assistant ( admin.) is a very broad term used to describe professionals who perform various tasks to support other professionals within the office and keep the office running smoothly.
What is an Administrative Assistant?
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Other Names for Administrative Assistants
Legal Assistant Medical Secretary Patient
Representative Admissions
Coordinator Front Desk
Associate
Executive Assistant Office Assistant Office Coordinator Business Assistant HR. Assistant Office
Administrator Office Manager
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Responsibilities of AdminsThe
responsibilities of admins vary
greatly depending on the field in which they are
working. However, there are some
general responsibilities that all admins
share.
Drafting documents/correspondence
Calendar management
Providing phone support
email management
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Necessary Skills for an Admin
Just like the responsibilities of admins, the skills of admins will be varied depending on the field in which they are working. However, there are some general skills that all admins must possess.
Good typing skills
Proficient working knowledge of computers
Proficient Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
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A Day in the Life of an Admin
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Pros Cons
Good Pay
Central hub of
information
Provides unlimited
options to where one
can work
Learn a variety of skills
people often look down
at administrative
assistants
May require working
long hours
Stressful at times
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Where Can Admins Work?
ANYWHERE!
!
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Where Can Admins Work?
Medical FieldLegal FieldHospitality
Property ManagementFinancial InstitutionsInsurance Companies
Engineering FirmsPharmaceutical Firms
Architectural FirmsEducation
Government Human Resources
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Why Can Admins Work Anywhere?
Every organization needs an administrative assistant to provide support to their non-administrative
employees and keep the office afloat.
This allows the non-administrative employees to truly focus on their work
and help the company grow.
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Job Growth ProjectionAccording the Bureau of Labor, the jobs for administrative assistants are projected to grow about 12% from 2012 to 2022.
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Room for Growth Within the Administrative Field
Administrative Assistant
Executive Assistant
Office Manager
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Compensation According to the Bureau of Labor, the
national average median salary for all admins is $35,330.
This salary varies depending on the field in which the admins are working.
For example the national average for all legal secretaries is $42,170.
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Compensation
Lowest 10% Median Highest 10%0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Wages For Secretaries
Wages For Secretaries
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References http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-
administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1KiaY6tvG0