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.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant IV Supporting USAO FOIA
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 14 hours ago
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 14 hours ago
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...
Patient Coordinator/Medical Receptionist - Blue Ash
- Eye Care Partners
- Blue Ash, OH
- 16 hours ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Blue Ash, OH
- 16 hours ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the US Attorney's Office
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 16 hours ago
- FSA Federal
- Washington, DC
- 16 hours ago
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...
Administrative Assistant/Co-Op
- LGG Industrial
- Louisville, KY
- 22 hours ago
- LGG Industrial
- Louisville, KY
- 22 hours ago
LGG INDUSTRIAL LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve...
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Denver, CO
- 22 hours ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Denver, CO
- 22 hours ago
Taft is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals in our Denver office. We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience to...
Manage all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of the Board Secretary...
- Eye Care Partners
- Overland Park, KS
- 1 day ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Overland Park, KS
- 1 day ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
- Computech Corporation
- Lithonia, GA
- 2 days ago
- Computech Corporation
- Lithonia, GA
- 2 days ago
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Lithonia, GA (On-site) Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support our warehouse operations....
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Boston, MA
- 2 days ago
- Kiernan Trebach LLP
- Boston, MA
- 2 days ago
We are seeking a new Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our team....
- Concern for Independent Living
- Ronkonkoma, NY
- 2 days ago
- Concern for Independent Living
- Ronkonkoma, NY
- 2 days ago
Title Administrative Assistant About the Organization: Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced...
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Southfield, MI
- 2 days ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Southfield, MI
- 2 days ago
Taft is currently seeking a Litigation/Domestic Relations Legal Assistant to join our team in our Detroit (Southfield) office. We are seeking a Litigation/Domestic Relations Legal Assistant with...
Administrative Assistant / Team Coordinator
- Hilscher Clarke Electric
- Canton, OH
- 2 days ago
- Hilscher Clarke Electric
- Canton, OH
- 2 days ago
Join Hilscher-Clarke as a full-time Administrative Assistant/Team Coordinator in Canton, Ohio, where we're more than a team – we're more like a family. At Hilscher-Clarke, our people embody our...
- Back Bay Allergy Associates
- Lowell, MA
- 3 days ago
- Back Bay Allergy Associates
- Lowell, MA
- 3 days ago
Allergy specialist seeking medical receptionist to work Mondays in Brookline, and Wednesday-Thursday in Lowell, MA. Must have experience with electronic medical records/EMRs (preferably Athena),...
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Denver, CO
- 4 days ago
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Denver, CO
- 4 days ago
Taft is currently seeking an Office Support Assistant to join our team in Denver. We are seeking an Office Support Assistant to support our team in the Denver office. All Taft employees operate...
We are a Non-Profit organization in the healthcare sector, seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to serve in the dual role of Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator. This...
Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities
Title Synonyms
Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title
Salary for Secretary Jobs Nationwide
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.
Highest Education Level
Secretarys offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Secretary position
- Clerical Support
- E-Filing
- Meeting Minutes
- Calendaring
- Travel Arrangements
- Dictation
- Ged
- Legal Document Preparation
- Expense Reports
- Legal Assisting
- Office Procedures
- Grammar
- Requisitions
- Front Office
- Word Processing
- Ordering Supplies
- Faxing
- Spreadsheets
- Purchase Orders
- Calendar Management
- Transcription
- Scheduling Appointments
- File Management
- Business Correspondence
- Proofreading
- General Office Duties
- Reception
- Administrative Skills
- Discretion
- Office Management
- Patient Care
- Bookkeeping
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Medical Terminology
- Recordkeeping
- Telephone Skills
- Prioritizing
- High School Diploma
- Typing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Written Communication
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Events
- Education Experience
- Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Multitasking
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
Other Career Titles
Here are some other career titles that require similar skills
Secretary Related Career Advice Articles
Internal Recruiting
Find out from the experts at iHireAdmin how to navigate internal recruiting and learn how to handle being recruited by a manager in a different department.
Read article »
10 Phone Etiquette Tips for Administrative Professionals
A guide to maintaining professionalism while communicating with others via phone.
Read article »
Quick and Dirty Guide to Virtual Assisting
Interested in becoming a virtual assistant? Find out about this great career for administrative professionals who want to telecommute or work from home.
Read article »