Current job title: Executive Secretary
Staff Council/Administrative Assistant 3
Industry: Higher Education
Department: Governance: Staff Council
Years worked in this industry: 21
Years worked in this department: 4
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): Excel,
DreamWeaver, editing, proofreading, transcribing
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 1
Typical work hours: 8 – 5 and at times
7 – 7
Weekends or overtime hours: Yes. No, I
usually ask for time off.
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. $19.00 an
hour
Benefits (direct or indirect): Medical,
dental, vision, tuition waiver
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Scheduling
meetings for several committees and the monthly council.
Working on agendas and minutes.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: More training opportunities,
access to BANNER.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Not always respected for
knowledge and years of experience.
Type of workspace/office:
share office with supervisor
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Communicating information to
about 3,000 staff members state wide. Maintaining council e-mail address
books for the council and all committees and some external committees.
Managing election of representatives and alternates annually. Organizing
Staff Appreciation Day. Keeping reps and alts informed about regulations and
policies that impact staff.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Scheduling
Planning and organization skills
Editing and proof reading skills
Patience
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer, fax, copier
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Web, e-mail, DreamWeaver
Critical soft skills:
Communication
Negotiating
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: North U.S.
