Davenport University (DU) - Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary

Job Description

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 1,700
• Average Annual Salary: $43,120
• Average Hourly Rate: $20.73
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 25
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 63%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 1,236,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,392,100
• Percent Job Growth: 12.60%
• Percent of Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job Description

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 2,032,200
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 2,150,800
• Percent Job Growth: 5.80%
• Percent of Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%