Current job title: Admin Assistant to
the Division Head
Industry: Higher Education
Department: Science Dept
Years worked in this industry: 4
Years worked in this department: 4
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Good
computer skills, pleasant personality and be able to multi-task.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2 Managers or Division Heads,
45 Faculty
Typical work hours: 7:30AM – 4:30PM
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.): $20,000
– $36,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Medical,
Prescription, Dental, Eye Care, Tuition reimbursement, retirement,
Life insurance
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Course Number
Vita
Syllabi
A typical day on the job:
Busy,
challenging, always something new….
With this type of a job, you are always do something new and different, it
is for the most part not a repetitive job.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Always busy and challenging…..
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Professors can be
difficult to deal with at times.
Always being interrupted.
Workload can be come heavy at times
Type of workspace/office:
office (share with one admin)
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
Purchase Orders
General Typing
Travel arrangements & travel vouchers
Purchasing card responsibilities
Tracking Budgeting information
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Computer skills
Confidentiality
Multi-tasking
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copier, fax machine, scantron
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer skills
Critical soft skills: Good
listening skills, confidentiality,
Pace of this position: Fast and
Hectic
Geographical region: Northeastern U.S.
