Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Did You Know:*
- This occupation ranks among those with the largest number of job openings.
- Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications.
- Secretaries and administrative assistants are increasingly assuming responsibilities once reserved for managerial and professional staff.
Industry Areas
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Local Government (OES Designation)
- State Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
- Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors.
Overall Kind of Work*
As the reliance on technology continues to expand in offices, the role of the office professional has greatly evolved. Office automation and organizational restructuring have led secretaries and a...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Secretaries and administrative assistants usually work in schools, hospitals, corporate settings, government agencies or legal and medical offices. Virtual assistants work from a home office. Thei...
Military
Administrative support specialists work in office settings, both on land and aboard ships.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 12.41% (0-20 Hours)
- 10.91% (21-34 Hours)
- 8.48% (35-39 Hours)
- 61.10% (40 Hours)
- 3.43% (41-49 Hours)
- 3.67% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Secretaries and administrative assistants (43-6010)
Type of Work
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
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Workplace at a Glance
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 61.73% (Private For-Profit)
- 14.75% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 16.97% (State and Local Govt)
- 2.59% (Federal Government)
- 3.95% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Secretaries And Administrative Assistants
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
22 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in the military