Current job title: Executive
Administrative Assistant
Industry: pharmaceutical
Department: research
Years worked in this industry: 15
Years worked in this department: 1
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Attributes
– need discretion due to highly confidential materials
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 5
Typical work hours: 8:00am –
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.): approx.
$50,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Good
medical benefits; discounts on company products.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Extensive
meeting planning, travel arrangements, process expense reports and follow
up on payment.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: At times, you can work at your
own pace. Job is not very stressful.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Sometimes individuals don’t
understand the extent of your work or what is really required to “get the
job done”.
Type of workspace/office:
Cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Extensive meeting planning,
travel arrangements, process expense reports and follow up on payment,
prepare reports and documents; maintain highly confidential files.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
1. Extensive knowledge of Outlook (for meeting planning).
2. Need a certain degree of discretion due to confidential nature of work.
3. Ability to prioritize workload (support 5 individuals).
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
computer, fax machine, copy machine
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Outlook
Critical soft skills: Good
communication since it leads to better teamwork.
Pace of this position: Average
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
