Current job title: Executive
Assistant/HR Administrator
Industry: Nonprofit
Department: HR, Administration
Years worked in this industry: 6
Years worked in this department: 6
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department):
Administrative background
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 2 managers
Typical work hours: 8:30-3:30
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes, very
often and no I don't get overtime
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.
$34,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): No
I don't. We offer $250 monthly stipend which is used toward health
insurance or 401K, AFLAC, good vacation accrual 12 personal/sick, 10
vacation days for full time workers, offer flexibility
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
CCRR - Child Care Resource & Referral
CCP - Child
Care Provider
LIFER - Long
Time Employee or Provider
A typical day on the job:
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Ability to support my manager,
make changes as necessary, to grow in profession
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Weak management support,
constantly trying to establish lines of communication, and putting out
fires between staff
Type of workspace/office:
office
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Answer phones, order supplies,
schedule conference rooms, order meals for meetings, assemble child care
materials to child care agencies
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement: Don’t
come in with an attitude! You will be asked to do things that are not in
your job description. Have extensive computer knowledge although what you
don’t know we can train you. Be willing to support the staff and be a team
player.
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, phone, fax, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Microsoft Word, Excel
Critical soft skills: Good
communication; ability to communication with staff, agencies
Pace of this position: average (with
some fast paced days)
Geographical region: Central/Midwest
