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Job Description for Administration Assistant
Job Description for Administration Assistant
Most companies use administrative assistants to keep their day-to-day operations working smoothly, and these assistants are responsible for a variety of tasks around an office. These duties can range from simple tasks, such as filing, copying, and typing, to more advanced activities such as scheduling meetings, making flight and travel reservations, payroll, insurance, and bill payment.
Most administrative assistants work in an office environment, and they must have a good familiarity with office machines, including computers. Typing is usually an essential duty, and an administrative assistant will be able to type at a rapid pace. Administrative assistants must be able to endure long periods of sitting, as they are usually seated at a desk for much of the day. A good administrative assistant is comfortable learning new skills and adapting to a wide variety of duties. Administrative assistants should be able to lift smaller loads of weight, because they may need to move boxes, files, and stacks of paper around the office. Multitasking and time management are essential skills, as many administrative assistants are required to be working on several projects at once. Some companies may require a college degree, although many times this is not necessary.
Administration Assistant Tasks
- Assist with payroll operations, as needed.
- Type correspondence, compile data for expense and payroll reports.
- Perform basic benefits, retirement plan and human resources activities.
- Answer phones, greet visitors and respond to employee questions and requests.
- Maintain employees' payroll and benefit documentation and electronic files
Administration Assistant Salary (United States)
Administration Assistant Salary
(United States)
Women account for the majority of Administration Assistants in the United States. The entire group has an average salary of $14.66 per hour. Including potential for bonuses and profit sharing — peaking near $3K and $6K, respectively — total cash payment to Administration Assistants can bottom out near $23K or peak near $48K depending on individual performance. Location and career length each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Job satisfaction is high and work is enjoyable for most Administration Assistants. Although a majority have medical coverage and slightly more than half have dental coverage, just under one in three claim no health benefits at all. The information for this rundown comes from respondents who completed PayScale's salary questionnaire.
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Experience Affects Administration Assistant Salaries
Skills That Affect Administration Assistant Salaries
Contract Management
26%21%
Human Resources
21%
Administration
15%
Payroll Administration
11%
Office Administration
10%
Accounting
4%
Accounts Receivable
3%
Microsoft Excel
2%
Customer Service
2%
Microsoft Office
0%
National Average
$32,000
Microsoft Word
1%
Accounts Payable
1%
Quickbooks
2%
Data Entry
3%Gender
Female
91 % |
Male
9 % |
Years of Experience
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Common Health Benefits
 | Medical: 68% |  | Dental: 53% |
 | Vision: 41% |  | None: 30% |
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