This document provides an overview of administrative assistant roles and careers. It defines administrative assistants as professionals who perform various tasks to support other professionals and ensure office operations run smoothly. Responsibilities can vary but generally include tasks like document drafting, calendar management, phone and email support. Successful administrative assistants require skills like typing, computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. The document outlines career paths, work environments, compensation and growth projections for the administrative field.

1. So You Want to
Be an
Administrative
Assistant?
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2.  An administrative assistant ( admin.) is a
very broad term used to describe
professionals who perform various tasks to
support other professionals within the
office and keep the office running
smoothly.
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3. Other Names for Administrative
Assistants
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 Legal Assistant
 Medical Secretary
 Patient
Representative
 Admissions
Coordinator
 Front Desk
Associate
 Executive Assistant
 Office Assistant
 Office Coordinator
 Business Assistant
 HR. Assistant
 Office Administrator
 Office Manager

4. Responsibilities of Admins
The responsibilities
of admins vary
greatly depending
on the field in
which they are
working. However,
there are some
general
responsibilities that
all admins share.
Drafting
documents/
correspondence
Calendar
management
Providing
phone
support
email
management
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5. Necessary Skills for an Admin
Just like the
responsibilities of
admins, the skills of
admins will be varied
depending on the
field in which they
are working.
However, there are
some general skills
that all admins must
possess.
Good typing skills
Proficient working knowledge of
computers
Proficient Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office Suite, especially
Word, Excel and Outlook
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6. A Day in the Life of an Admin
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7. Pros Cons
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8. Where Can Admins Work?
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9. Where Can Admins Work?
Medical Field
Legal Field
Hospitality
Property Management
Financial Institutions
Insurance Companies
Engineering Firms
Pharmaceutical Firms
Architectural Firms
Education
Government
Human Resources
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10. Every organization needs an administrative
assistant to provide support to their non-
administrative employees and keep the
office afloat.
This allows the non-administrative
employees to truly focus on their work and
help the company grow.
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11. Job Growth Projection
According the
Bureau of Labor,
the jobs for
administrative
assistants are
projected to grow
about 12% from
2012 to 2022.
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12. Room for Growth Within the
Administrative Field
Administrative
Assistant
Executive
Assistant
Office
Manager
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13. Compensation
 According to the Bureau of Labor, the
national average median salary for all
admins is $35,330.
 This salary varies depending on the field in
which the admins are working.
 For example the national average for all
legal secretaries is $42,170.
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14. Compensation
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Lowest 10% Median Highest 10%
Wages For Secretaries
Wages For Secretaries
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15. References
 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-
administrative-support/secretaries-and-
administrative-assistants.htm
 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-
administrative-support/secretaries-and-
administrative-assistants.htm#tab-5
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1KiaY6
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