How do they match: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  • Administrative Specialist
  • Administrative Office Specialist
  • Administrative Support Specialist
  • Clerical Specialist
  • Program Support Specialist

  • 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.

  • Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
  • Meet with individuals, special interest groups, and others on behalf of executives, committees, and boards of directors.
  • Process payroll information.

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