Junior or Intermediate Administrative Assistant: Primarily uses office-suite software for a wide range of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation projects. Fields telephone calls, sets up filing systems and organizes workflow. Aids other assistants during peak work periods as needed. May work for multiple supervisors.
Senior Administrative Assistant: Position requires similar but stronger skills and more extensive experience as an Administrative Assistant. Supports senior management, supervises and trains other support staff.
Executive Assistant: Professional assistant who performs top-level administrative duties for executive management. Arranges meetings, travel and telephone or videoconferences, screens calls, and prepares financial reports and operational presentations. Requires strong computer and Internet skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills, project management experience and flexibility.
Marketing Administrative Assistant: An Administrative Assistant who supports a marketing department exclusively. Assists with trade shows and event planning, creates or updates online and offline presentations, tracks budgets and expenses and communicates with outside marketing firms and agencies.
Word Processing Operator: Performs sophisticated word processing projects. Creates graphics, imports spreadsheets, charts and other files, is familiar with Dictaphone and copy-typing, handles styles and advanced formatting and troubleshoots integration issues.
Legal Administrative Assistant : Professional assistant who performs top-level administrative support to legal professionals including lawyers, paralegals, legal clerks, etc. Arranges meetings, travel and telephone or video conferences, screens calls, and creates/revises legal documentation. Requires strong computer and Internet skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills, familiarity with legal terminology and flexibility.
Receptionist/Switchboard: Welcomes vendors, customers, job applicants and other visitors. Handles incoming calls, performs general administrative duties and arranges for transportation services when needed. May also assist other administrative staff with overflow work.
Executive Receptionist: Performs similar duties as Receptionist but works exclusively for executive area of company. Welcomes important clients and vendors, may arrange executive meetings and travel.
Front Desk Coordinator: Manages the company's lobby area. Greets and directs all visitors, including vendors, clients, job candidates and customers. Ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in and security procedures. Handles special administrative projects, as well as overflow work. A highly professional demeanor is required.