Secretary Jobs

A Secretary in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within an organization. They are responsible for handling office tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence. They also maintain office supplies, prepare reports, and draft documents. Secretaries often act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, so they must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have proficiency in office management software like Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent organizational skills.

Before becoming a Secretary, a person might have held roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk. These positions help develop the necessary skills and experience for succeeding as a Secretary. Additionally, while not always required, having certifications like the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) can enhance a Secretary's job prospects and prove their competence in crucial administrative tasks.

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Eye Care Partners

Medical Receptionist

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Administrative Secretary

Essential Functions Serves as administrative secretary in the Regional Administrator's office....

Urgent Team

Medical Receptionist at Baptist Health Urgent Care - PRN

Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Hot Springs, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing Front Desk tasks...

Urgent Team

Medical Receptionist at Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team in Decatur, AL. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing...

FSA Federal

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the USAO

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator/Medical Receptionist

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Kiernan Trebach LLP

Legal Secretary / Assistant

We are seeking a new Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our team....

FSA Federal

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant IV Supporting US Attorney's Office

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Service Coordination Inc

Corporate Administrative Assistant

SCI Summary: SCI supports people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, medically complex needs, transitioning youth, the elderly, and other populations using Maryland Department of Health's...

Pettler, Miller & Aldover, LLP

Legal Secretary

  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 2 days ago

Estate Plan, Probate, Trust Administration, Conservatorship Law Firm in the South Bay Area seeks to add a full time Legal Secretary....

Surefire Burner Management Systems,

Administrative Assistant

Job Description Summary / Objective: The administrative assistant’s primary objective is to provide administrative assistance within the sales, engineering and manufacturing departments. This...

Boyle Construction

Project Management Administrative Assistant

  • Center Valley, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Center Valley, PA
  • 2 days ago

About Boyle Construction: Boyle Construction, Inc. (Boyle) has proudly Built Better for 48 years. As a third-generation, family-owned company in the Lehigh Valley, we focus on delivering...

FSA Federal

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Service Coordination Inc

Supervising Administrative Assistant

SCI Summary: SCI supports people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, medically complex needs, transitioning youth, the elderly, and other populations using Maryland Department of Health’s...

Pediatric Dentiastry of the Treasure Coast

Administrative Assistant

About Us At Dr. Arias Pediatric Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing a positive, comfortable, and caring dental experience for every child we serve. As a leading pediatric dental practice on...

Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Alison
Medical Secretary Training
In the healthcare industry, qualified medical secretaries are in high demand and play an important role. This administration training course is perfect for both experienced medical secretaries and...
Udemy
Becoming a Legal Secretary
Looking to start your career or need a change of industry? Working as a legal secretary is an excellent career option for these reasons:Career ProspectsThere are many career prospects and a large...
John Academy
Medical Secretary Training
Overview A medical secretary is responsible for dealing with patients, maintaining records and confidentiality, managing inventory and much more. Thus, before you start your career in this area,...
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Salary for Secretary Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Secretarys offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
High School or GED
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Secretarys
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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