Administrative Assistant Jobs

>An administrative assistant has a role that has evolved recently to reflect changes in the office structure but they have traditionally performed clerical tasks to ensure that an organization or business runs smoothly using computers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment. Working the standard 40 hour work, individuals with administrative assistant jobs schedule meetings and provide general support for managers and supervisors.

A high school diploma is the minimum amount of education necessary for jobs in administrative assistance. Most skills will be taught on the job but previous experience within an office setting would be very beneficial. Employers have recently made efforts to hire only individuals with college degrees, since effective communication is necessary for the position. There are professional designations for administrative assistant careers offered by different organizations like the International Association of Administrative Professionals, National Association of Legal Secretaries Inc, and Legal secretaries International, Inc.

In 2006 there were around 4.2 million administrative assistants workers that were employed in nearly every industry from healthcare to wholesale trade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 9 percent employment increase is expected for the 2006 to 2016 decade. This rate of employment will be nearly as fast as the national average for all occupations but will vary in different industries. Employers tend to hire professionals with a broad array of skills, with solid backgrounds, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Additional administrative assistant job opportunities will be created from workers that opt to change careers or exit the work force entirely.      

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