How do they match: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  • Office Administrator
  • Office Assistant
  • Office Manager
  • Administrative Office Assistant
  • Administrative Office Specialist
  • Administrative Officer
  • Executive Office Assistant
  • Front Office Secretary
  • Protocol Officer

  • 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.

  • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
  • Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
  • Process payroll information.
  • Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.

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