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Secretary and Administrative Assistant

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Annual openings

4,689

Median wage

$48,690

Typical education

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Growth 2026–2032

+6%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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Typical education

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred, with previous Customer Service experience being valued.

This job is important for the growth of the renewables industry and is a “green job” when you work for an organization supporting that industry, or other green industries.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Business Support
  • Executive Assistance

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
  2. Order and dispense supplies.
  3. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  4. Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
  5. Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
  6. Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
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