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
BLS median wage
$48,690
Typical education
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
10-year growth
+6%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
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.
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
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
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
- Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
- Order and dispense supplies.
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.