How do they match: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  • Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.
  • Process payroll information.

  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
  • Prepare research or technical reports.
  • Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
  • Transcribe spoken or written information.