Secretary Jobs in Virginia

Perform administrative duties. Secretaries are responsible for interfacing with clients, answering phones, handling written correspondence, and updating and managing files. They must be familiar with how their organizations are structured in order to direct customers to the correct personnel and/or departments to address their needs. They also schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings over the phone, via email, and in person.

In addition to managing internal and external communications, secretaries are frequently responsible for entering and maintaining information in company databases. They may also be asked to organize and appropriately distribute confidential documents, such as billing statements or client records.

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Unit Secretary

  • Medical Facilities America
  • Vinton, VA
  • 2 days ago
Experience and/or Pre-requisites include: Minimum one-year clerical experience in office setting, including: filing, organizing, scheduling, and tracking....

Unit Secretary

  • Skyview Springs Rehab & Nursing
  • Luray, VA
  • 1 day ago
We are currently expanding our staff of caregivers and are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Unit Secretary/CNA to work on our day shift with our already wonderful staff!...

Secretary, GS 09/10 (All U.S. Citizens) Laboratory Division - Qu with Security Clearance

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Quantico, VA
  • 2 days ago
Citizens Opening Date: August 12, 2022 Closing Date: August 26, 2022 11:59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HR Specialist Caitlin Williams at Job Summary Position: Secretary...

Secretary

  • Manassas, VA
  • 6 hours ago
secretary needed for a used car lot.. spanish speaking/bi-lingual please, come in for interview KARGAR MOTORS 8901 Mathis Ave Manassas VA 20110 www.KargarMotors.com CALL HAFIZ @......

Secretary, GS 09/10 (All U.S. Citizens) Laboratory Division - Qu

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Quantico, VA
  • 3 days ago
Job Summary Position: Secretary for Deputy Assistant Director, GS-09/10 Division: Laboratory Location: Quantico, VA (no public transportation) Working Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Salary: GS-09 $61,947.00...

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Services Policy and Oversight

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 7 hours ago
This position is located in the Office of the USD(P&R), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA))....

Department Secretary - Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Carillion Health System
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive....

Unit Secretary 12:00PM-12:30AM FT

  • Inova Health System
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 3 days ago
The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical activities to support efficient department operations. Provides prompt, efficient reception support for the unit....

Administrative Secretary Sentara Community Care Health Equity

  • Sentara Health
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Job Summary Provides clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments...

Department Secretary-Admin Suite, Psychiatry

  • Carilion Clinic
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
The Department Secretary performs secretarial and administrative support for multiple individuals within the department....

Secretary Special Programs Analyst Linquest Corporation In

  • Linquest Corporation
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
Secretary Job in Arlington, Virginia : VA 22201 Looking for Secretary Jobs? See currently available Secretary job openings on secretary.jobs.net....

Secretary Psychiatrist Women's Mental Health Program Veterans Health Administration In

  • Hampton, VA
  • 4 days ago
Sorry, this Secretary job is no longer available on Secretary.Jobs.net. Usually this means the posting has expired or the Secretary job has been filled. View all...

Secretary Lead Communications Engineer Mitre Corporation In

  • MITRE Corporation
  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago
conferencing systems....

Secretary Intermediate Communications Engineer Mitre Corporation In

  • MITRE Corporation
  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago
conferencing systems....

Secretary Principal Investigator Engineering & Design In

  • Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Sterling, VA
  • 4 days ago
Secretary Job in Sterling, Virginia : VA Looking for Secretary Jobs? See currently available Secretary job openings on secretary.jobs.net....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.

Highest Education Level

Secretarys in Virginia 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 Secretarys in Virginia
  • 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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