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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
SOC 43-6014.00
Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Writing
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Active Listening
3.9
Speaking
3.9
Time Management
3.9
Service Orientation
3.5
Coordination
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.1
Knowledge Areas 8
Clerical
4.6
English Language
4.1
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Administration and Management
3.3
Mathematics
2.9
Personnel and Human Resources
2.9
Education and Training
2.6
Key Tasks
1Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word
processing.
2Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls
to appropriate individuals.
3Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
4Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating
paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or
other material.
5Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange
for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Also Known As
Admin Assistant
Admin Secretary
Administrative Aide
Administrative and Program Specialist
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Associate
Administrative Clerk
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Liaison
Administrative Resources Associate
Tools & Equipment
Data input scanners
Desktop computers
Dictation equipment
Digital cameras
Handheld calculators
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