Secretary Jobs in West Virginia

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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Office Assistant 2 - Human Services - BFA - Region 3 - Lincoln Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 hours ago

Nature of Work Under close supervision, complete varied clerical duties including file confidential records, answer and direct phone calls, and scan documents into the correct client cases....

Office Assistant 2 - DHS/DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Facility - Fayette Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 hours ago

Nature of Work Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $32,240.00 Under general supervision, performs full-performance level clerical work. Direct inmate contact. Answer phones and takes messages; performs...

Substitute Secretary (S26-001-43)

  • WV
  • 3 hours ago
  • WV
  • 3 hours ago

II' or 'secretary III'....

S26-001-59 Substitute Secretary

  • WV
  • 3 hours ago
  • WV
  • 3 hours ago

S26-001-59 Substitute Secretary JobID: 45297 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Substitute Secretary Date Posted: 6/13/2025 Location: 35 - County Wide Closing Date: 12/31/2025 County:   Jackson...

WVU-Administrative Assistant-Medical Education (GME) -26111

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 3 hours ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 3 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...

Administrative Assistant Women and Childrens

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 22 hours ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 22 hours ago

Administrative Assistant Women and Children's 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Martinsburg, WV Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered,...

Seasonal, Operations Administrative Assistant

  • Saint Albans, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Albans, WV
  • 1 day ago

Our Company We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive...

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $32,240.00 Under general supervision, performs full-performance level clerical work. Direct inmate contact. Answer phones and takes messages; performs clerical work...

Office Assistant 2 - Human Services - BFA - Region 3 - Lincoln Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Under close supervision, complete varied clerical duties including file confidential records, answer and direct phone calls, and scan documents into the correct client cases. Receive, sort, and...

Nature of Work Under supervision and guidance of the Office Director for the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH), this position performs advanced level work by assuming...

Nature of Work The Webster County Health Department is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Services Assistant 1 (80% time). Opportunity to perform financial and personnel...

Nature of Work Special Hiring Rate:$34,070.00 Under general supervision this position will assist upper management with the daily operations of a jail and special management prison. These daily...

Administrative Services Assistant 1 - OSA - Finance - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 2 days ago

Nature of Work Under general supervision, performs advanced, technical/mathematical work relating to the preparation, processing and coordination of personnel services allocations for a large...

Secretary II - TCMS - FY26-S-011

  • Grafton, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Grafton, WV
  • 2 days ago

: 240 Days, 8:30-3:30 QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED A passing score on the WV Competency Test for secretaries....

Candidate must pass the Service Personnel Competency Test for "Secretary"...

Demographic Data for West Virginia

Moving to West Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about West Virginia below.


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Salary for Secretary Jobs in West Virginia

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Secretarys in West Virginia 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 West 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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