Current job title: Administrative
Professional IV
Industry: Insurance
Department: Group Underwriting
Years worked in this industry: 12
Years worked in this department: 5
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): No
additional training than what I already had. I think that's what attracted
me to the position.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 5
Typical work hours: 730-4:05 p.m.
Weekends or overtime hours: Very rarely
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.): $32,000 -
$39,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes -
401K, flex, vacation, tuition reimbursement
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
PCS - prescription card subscription
RAMS - Roles & Access Management System
GPS - Group Proposal System
A typical day on the job: It varies.
Beginning of the month, I have reports. Every Monday is timecards. Daily
work as a PC contact...etc
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
1. Variety
2. Flexible
3. People interaction
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Feel like the guinea pig
sometimes
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
1. Monitor Timecard reports
2. Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports
3. Handle PC issues
4. Security requestor
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
1.
Need to be knowledgeable in Access, Excel and Word
2. People oriented
3. Able to work self-sufficient
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
PC, printer, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
PC and phones
Critical soft skills: People oriented
because I handle everyone's timecard, pc fixes, and any reporting issues.
This requires communication and have approachability.
Pace of this position: average to fast
Geographical region: midwest
