Current job title: Executive Secretary
Industry: Diagnostics
Department: Marketing
Years worked in this industry: 27
Years worked in this department: 27
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): None. At
the time just basic secretarial skills. Everything else was learned as I
went.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 10
Typical work hours: 8:00 – 5:30
Weekends or overtime hours: I did, but
have learned to do a better work / life balance.
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.): $45,000 -
$53,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): 401K,
Pension, Major medical, dental, prescriptions, vacation time
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
A typical day on the job: Heavy phones,
preparing presentations, meeting & travel scheduling and rescheduling and
rescheduling again. Outside meeting planning. Also, various projects.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Knowing these diagnostic
instruments help in quick diagnosis of patients ailments, resulting in
quicker treatment o patients.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: None
Type of workspace/office:
Cubical
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Controlling calendars of
people I support, lots of travel arrangements, preparing presentations to
customers and board members.
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Flexibility and lots of patience good communication skills
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Telephone, computer, copiers, printers, scanners
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel
Critical soft skills: Good
communication and negotiating skills with hotels and catering for best
deal. Good communication skills to deal with customers and also with
various levels of management within our organization
Pace of this position: Fast
Geographical region: Northeast U.S.
