Secretary Jobs in Alabama

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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Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Cullman, and Decatur, AL. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of one...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team at our center in Athens, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of...

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionists to join our team at ouir centers in Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The ideal candidates will have a...

Front Office Assistant -Days - Over the Mountain Peds

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 hours ago

Job Summary Responsible for appointment scheduling and other related functions; receiving patients and their families; performing duties consistently and accurately to maintain an efficient,...

Administrative Assistant

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago

Administrative Assistant - Full- Time SPM, LLC, a full-service national property management firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant. SPM's mission is to provide a high-quality living...

Compensation : Pay Range: $15.00 - $24.40 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave,...

Administrative Assistant II - CCHS Translational Science and Medicine

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 21 hours ago

Administrative Assistant II - CCHS Translational Science and Medicine University of Alabama - 4.3 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details Full-time $18.32 - $21.97 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Social media...

Administrative Assistant

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 22 hours ago

Handle incoming and outgoing emails, phone calls, and messages. Maintain a well-organized office environment. Maintain and coordinate schedules for management and team members. Provide...

Medical Receptionist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Sono Bello is America's top cosmetic surgery specialist, with 185+ board-certified surgeons who have performed over 300,000 laser lipo and body contouring procedures. A career at Sono Bello means...

Sr. Human Resources Administrative Associate (Part-Time)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Altec is currently looking for a part-time Sr. Human Resources Administrative Associate in Birmingham, AL to join our team (29 hours per week). The ideal candidate will bring...

Legal Assistant I - Section Assistant

  • AL
  • 1 day ago
  • AL
  • 1 day ago

Assists in coordinating, assembling, and preparing evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and other documents for use in legal proceedings to include initial preparation of all trial files, and files pleadings...

Secretary- Madison Wellness Center- PRN

  • Madison, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 1 day ago

Experience Minimum of one-year experience as secretary or receptionist preferred, preferably in a hospital setting....

Administrative Assistant - Kwajalein Atoll - 3614

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and...

Administrative Assistant-Human Resources

  • Auburn, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 1 day ago

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to...

Administrative Assistant

  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do Document processing and transmission in a timely manner Word processing and data entry Registering projects and proposals Creating folders Filing, assembling and binding reports...

Demographic Data for Alabama

Moving to Alabama? Find some basic demographic data about Alabama below.


Local
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Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Legal Secretary Diploma
The legal system is very complicated in itself for any given country. A common stereotype is that a lawyer or solicitor often goes mad during law school given the amount of information they have...
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...
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 in Alabama

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.



Highest Education Level

Secretarys in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
High School or GED
25.4%
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 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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