Current job title: Office Manager
Industry: non-profit social
services
Department: Adoption Program
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):
Organizational skills – interpersonal communication
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 6
Typical work hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Weekends or overtime hours: only
occasionally - yes
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.): $25,000
– $30,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Yes –
employer paid dental and medical, 403(b) retirement, vacation, holidays,
sick time
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
birthparents, adoption triad, intercountry adoption
A typical day on the job: Basic
clerical duties, answering phone calls, taking initial inquiries, office
errands
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Making a difference in
families’ lives
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry:
Non-profit agencies are always looking for ways to increase funding.
Pay scale is lower than some for-profit industries.
Type of workspace/office:
reception area near front door
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Maintaining client files,
answering and responding to phone calls, emails, etc., supporting the
mission of the agency
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Flexibility, mulit-tasking
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Desktop computer, laser printers, fax machine, shredder, copier, electric
hole punch, postage scale/machine
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Critical soft skills: Multi-tasking,
flexibility
Pace of this position: average
Geographical region: Midwest U.S.
