Current job title: Executive
Assistant/Office Manager
Industry: Research & Development
advancing into Manufacturing
Department: Chairman’s Office
Years worked in this industry: 12
Years worked in this department: 10
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Solid
administrative assistant training and experience.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1
Typical work hours: 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes to
both, and no overtime pay.
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. $80,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Full
benefits (4 weeks vacation, 401-K, generous holiday, sick time, health &
disability insurance, etc.) No pension benefits other than 401-K.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
1) Photovoltaics (capturing the sun’s energy and converting into
electricity)
2) Nickel Metal Hydride Battery (robust and environmentally friendly)
Phase change technology (to replace Flash memory currently used in most
computers).
A typical day on the job: Chaotic and
stressful.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Constantly learning about new
technologies.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Company is operated in an
amorphous manner.
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Supervising administrative
clerical staff of 10; downloading chairman’s e-mail, prioritizing same and
follow-up; compile and draft board book for our Board of Directors.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Experience; ability to keep an open mind to be able to work a wide variety
of different personalities; discretion.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copy machine, fax machine.
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer programs: Word Perfect, some PowerPoint, some Excel.
Critical soft skills: Discretion, good
communication, ability to multi-task.
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
