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LevelS4 · S4 — Lead Support SpecialistS3 · S3 — Senior Support SpecialistS5 · S5 — Principal Support SpecialistS2 · S2 — Support Specialist
FunctionAdministrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years5–83–58–121–3
ScopeTeam process and qualityEscalated / complex casesFunction-wide support practiceA defined queue or customer set
AutonomyWorks independently; owns improvementsLimited supervisionSets direction for the support disciplineGeneral supervision; handles standard cases independently
ImpactTeam-level quality and efficiencyResolution quality on the team's hardest casesSupport strategy across the functionCustomer satisfaction for own queue
Decision rightsOwns process and quality decisions for the teamOwns escalation resolution within policyAuthority over support practice and standardsResolves standard cases; escalates complex