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Executive Assistant
Nature of the Work
Executive Administrative Assistants are expected to assume responsibility, exercise initiative, and make decisions within the scope of the authority assigned to them. Duties may include scheduling, appointments, screening telephone calls, welcoming visitors, transcribing, operating office machines, filing, typing, and performing computer-related applications.
The Executive Assistant relieves the executive of administrative type functions in order to increase the time an executive has available for executive level responsibilities. May handle a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical and administrative function of the office. * May require an associate's degree or its equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to an executive. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is excepted.
» Executive Assistant AAS at Richland College
Earnings
A typical Executive Assistant working in metro Texas - Dallas is expected to earn a median base salary of $38,072. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $33,882 and $43,672 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles). These numbers are based on national averages adjusted by geographic salary differentials.
Office Assistant
Nature of the Work
An Office Assistant will assist in the clerical operation of the office. An office assistant will transcribe and key letters, reports, and other business correspondence. Other duties may include records management, office machine calculations, basic bookkeeping, and word processing. An Office Assistant must display good communication and interpersonal skills.
Earnings
DOI/DOE (Depending on Industry and Experience) as an Office Assistant(s) can be found employed in virtually every industry where there is an office environment.
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