Secretary Jobs in Arizona

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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Part Time - Administrative Assistant - AZ - On Site

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 17 days ago

W e are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately...

Office Assistant

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 hours ago

Office Assistant (Phoenix) compensation: $17.00 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Office Assistant Office Assistant This is a part time position that will be...

Online Admin Assistant Needed Pays $400/Day Easy Work!

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 4 hours ago

Admin Assistant Needed - Pays $400/Day - Easy Work! (Work from Home) compensation: $400/Day Now Hiring: Online Admin Assistant - Computer Gig Pay: $400/Day - Work from Home We are looking for a...

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Experienced Administrative Assistant

  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Experienced Administrative Assistant (Chandler) compensation: Starting at $20 DOE employment type: job title: Experienced Payroll/ Administrative Assistant Growing company NOW HIRING an...

Administrative Assistant III

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Pima County Government Administrative Assistant III in Tucson , Arizona This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Job Description Summary Department - Fleet Services Job...

Unit Secretary for Med/Surg

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in...

Office Assistant East Valley - Part Time $25/hr. - 9am to 2pm M-F

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Office Assistant East Valley - Part Time $25/hr. - 9am to 2pm M-F (Chandler) Firebird Housing 1820 E. Ray Rd near Cooper and Ray compensation: $25 an hour employment type: experience level: no...

Administrative Assistant Hacienda de Valencia

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Administrative Assistant - Hacienda de Valencia (Mesa, AZ) Hacienda de Valencia - Equity Lifestyle Properties 201 S Greenfield Rd. near Broadway Ave. compensation: $ 15.50 hr. Mon-Fri, no weekends...

Dental Front Office Assistant

  • Sun City, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sun City, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Dental Front Office Assistant/Business Assistant Dental Care at Marley Square is looking for a Business Assistant to join our team. Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide...

Female Caregiver/Personal Assistant Wanted

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Female Caregiver/Personal Assistant Wanted (NE Mesa) compensation: $17hr. employment type: job title: Caregiver/Personal Assistant ***48 year old Female quad looking for Female Caregiver/Personal...

Office Assistant

  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 8 hours ago

Office Assistant About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and...

Administrative Assistant

  • Avondale, AZ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Avondale, AZ
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description The City of Avondale has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant assigned to the Parks, Recreation & LibrariesDepartment. We will accept the first 125 applications or...

Temporary Dental Front Office Assistant

  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • 9 hours ago

Job Details Req ID: 101522 Supported Practice: Desert Springs Dental Category: Business Assistant Location: 5656 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295 Position Summary: Temporary Dental Front Office...

Administrative Assistant I

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 9 hours ago

Job Function/Purpose: The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for performing basic administrative support. You will be doing some accounts payable work so experience in that would be a huge...

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Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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,...
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...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Arizona

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 Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
High School or GED
25.5%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
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 Arizona
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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