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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Description
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
Common Tasks
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
- Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
- Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
- Provide clerical support to other departments.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $27.30 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $19.38 and $37.33 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $56,795.89 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $40,309.73 and $77,651.75 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 5,050 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of .2% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing the total number to 5,040.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $26.00 with the median annual salary reaching $54,125.
