How do they match: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

  • Director's Assistant
  • Administrative Support Specialist
  • Program Support Assistant
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
  • Meet with individuals, special interest groups, and others on behalf of executives, committees, and boards of directors.
  • Provide clerical support to other departments.

  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.