Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

Closely direct administrative aspects of company activities. Administrative assistants develop meeting agendas, improve processes, and collaborate across departments. They must have strong communication and planning skills in order to develop and implement new filing and information management procedures with other team members. They may also be asked to oversee budgets and verify accuracy for client and vendor billing.

Depending on the size of the business, administrative assistants may supervise secretaries and/or perform secretarial duties themselves. This includes handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, updating and managing records, scheduling appointments, and directing customers to the right employees/departments to meet their needs.

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Administrative Assistant

  • Holcim
  • Theodore, AL
  • 1 day ago
Able to prioritize work....

Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Special Assistant

  • Alabama A&M University
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
About Alabama A&M University : Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an 1890 Land-Grant institution located in the high-tech center of Huntsville in northern Alabama, invites applications for the...

Campus event services administrative assistant

  • University of WisconsinMadison
  • Madison, AL
  • 22 hours ago
., STS: ... ) and above Phone number (See [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Campus event services administrative assistant for further information. ) Official Title: Administrative Assistant...

Administrative Specialist (Jones School of Law) - Montgomery, AL

  • Faulkner University
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
This individual will also perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining files and providing information to...

Information Technology Specialist Customer Support Deputy Assistant Secretary For Information And Technology In Mobile

  • Deputy Assistant Secretary For Information And Technology
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 days ago
Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds....

Looking for something short term? Admin Assistant position available!

  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 days ago
Personnel Resources is seeking administrative assistant for a plant in the Wiregrass area!...

Student Office Assistant, Communication Science & Disorders

  • University of Montevallo
  • Montevallo, AL
  • 2 days ago
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all...

RTS - 2HR201 Office Assistant

  • Our Company
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
Rooms To Go Retail Office Assistant Starting Salary: $14-16 per hour, depending on experience Plus medical, dental, vision and other benefits available for associates who want them Individual...

Student Office Assistant, Records/Registrar's Office

  • University of Montevallo
  • Montevallo, AL
  • 18 hours ago
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Paralegal/Office assistant positions available in the Wiregrass area!

  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 days ago
Personnel Resources is looking to hire an Office Assistant/Paralegal for a law firm in the Wiregrass area! We are seeking an applicant who can answer high volume phone calls, prepare legal...

Administrative Specialist / Human Resources Designee

  • Encompass Home Health & Hospice
  • Rainsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
Must have demonstrated experience in the use of a computer, including typing and clerical skills....

Secretary Medical Assistant Gastro Health In

  • Gastro Health
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
Requirements Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize...

Administrative Assistant, SR (Corporate Headquarters)

  • Southern Company
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant, SR (Corporate Headquarters)** *Description** *Supply Chain Management - Administrative Assistant, SR.** *JOB SUMMARY** This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Corporate...

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

  • The Hotel at Auburn University
  • Auburn, AL
  • 1 day ago
POSITION PURPOSE: The HR team is "Here to Serve" leaders and front-line team members and in doing so, must ensure an environment that is approachable, efficient and caring. The HR Admin role is...

Certified public manager & local government education admin assistant ii

  • University of WisconsinMadison
  • Madison, AL
  • 21 hours ago
The Certified Public Manager (CPM) & Local Government Education (LGE) Administrative Assistant II will play an integral role in providing administrative support to the Certified Public Manager Director...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Administrative Assistants in Alabama offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (31.1%)
  • High School or GED (26.8%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.2%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (13.4%)
  • Master's Degree (7.6%)
  • Some College (2.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)
  • Some High School (0.8%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Administrative Assistants in Alabama
  • 1-2 years (44.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.3%)
  • None (13.6%)
  • 2-4 years (10.1%)
  • 4-6 years (1.9%)

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