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Administrative Assistant

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ADMI.GEN.S2

S2S2 — Support Specialistmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Journeyman administrative role, often titled Administrative Assistant II.

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Level
S2 · S2 — Support Specialist · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Administrative Assistant · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Journeyman administrative role, often titled Administrative Assistant II.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Administrative Assistant, a detail-oriented individual who wants to create seamless office operations and support their team effectively.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Disorganization in scheduling and communication leads to inefficiencies within the workplace.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of tasks and responsibilities that require attention.
  • Why it matters: Every team deserves the support that ensures their success and a well-functioning work environment.

The plan

  1. Utilize effective communication skills to coordinate schedules and manage appointments.
  2. Implement organized documentation systems for easy access to vital information.
  3. Apply critical thinking to prioritize tasks and solve problems as they arise.
  4. Engage in active listening to understand the needs of team members and support them appropriately.
  5. Stay informed about relevant knowledge areas, including workplace regulations and office technologies.

What's at stake

Struggling to keep up with multiple requests, leading to missed deadlines and confusion. Creating a chaotic office environment that hinders productivity and team morale.

Success looks like

Achieving a well-structured and efficient workflow that enhances team productivity. Building strong relationships and trust within the team by consistently providing valuable support.

Summary

Journeyman administrative role, often titled Administrative Assistant II. Works with minimal supervision on established processes, supporting multiple staff or a small department.

Level — S2 — Support Specialist

Resolves standard inquiries and issues independently within established procedures.

Scope
A defined queue or customer set
Autonomy
General supervision; handles standard cases independently
Complexity
Standard issues within known procedures
Impact
Customer satisfaction for own queue
Decision rights
Resolves standard cases; escalates complex
Leadership
None
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Coordinate and maintain managers’ schedules and calendars.commonlevel
  • Prepare and proofread correspondence, memos, and presentations.commonlevel
  • Manage expense reports, invoices or purchase requests.commonlevel
  • Screen and direct calls/emails; interact with vendors or external contacts.commonlevel
  • Handle basic project support tasks.commonlevel

Tasks5

  • Manage schedules and calendars.commonlevel
  • Prepare and proofread documents.commonlevel
  • Handle expense reports.commonlevel
  • Screen calls and emails.commonlevel
  • Support project tasks.commonlevel

Skills8

  • Calendar managementcommonlevel
  • Correspondence preparationcommonlevel
  • Expense managementcommonlevel
  • Vendor interactioncommonlevel
  • Project supportcommonlevel
  • MS Office proficiencycommonlevel
  • Communicationcommonlevel
  • Organizational skillscommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Administrative procedurescommonlevel
  • Office managementcommonlevel
  • Communication techniquescommonlevel
  • Problem-solving strategiescommonlevel
  • Digital tools and softwarecommonlevel
  • Vendor managementcommonlevel
  • Project coordinationcommonlevel
  • Expense reportingcommonlevel

competency5

  • Written communicationcommonlevel
  • Organization & prioritizationcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Interpersonal skillscommonlevel
  • Digital fluencycommonlevel

qualification5

  • High school diplomacommonlevel
  • 1–3 years of administrative support experiencecommonlevel
  • Proficient with office softwarecommonlevel
  • Associate degree or relevant college courseworkcommonlevel
  • Microsoft Office Specialist certificationcommonlevel
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AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Administrative Assistant Specialistcommonmedium0.60
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