Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Nonprofit organization
- museum
Department: Membership & Visitor
Services
Years worked in this industry: 1
Years worked in this department: 1
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): no
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1
Typical work hours: 8:30 – 5:00
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.
$33,500
Benefits (direct or indirect): yes
Lingo you might hear in this industry: I can’t think of any!!
A typical day on the job: I get
here at 8:10 and start working pretty much as soon as I get here. I don’t
take lunch – just so I can stay on top of what my boss needs and be able
to leave on time at the end of the day.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Getting to know a lot
about what is going on in the museum because my boss is a department head.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: There is not a lot of room for
growth.
Type of workspace/office:
desk outside of my boss’s office
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Calendar scheduling, expense
reports, travel arrangements, keeping track of staff’s attendance, and
organizing.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Most
have a lot of tolerance and patience, able to handle all types of
personalities and well organized.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, copy machine and fax
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, and Vista
Critical soft skills: Patience –
because everything is very fast paced and no room for error in my
department
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: Northeast
U.S.
