What is an administrative assistant lead and how to become one

Key steps to become an administrative assistant lead

1. Explore administrative assistant lead education requirements

   Most common administrative assistant lead degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.6 %

   Associate

   19.8 %

   High School Diploma

   12.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific administrative assistant lead skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patients	15.45%
   Customer Service	15.23%
   Patient Care	13.21%
   CPR	7.79%
   Medical Assistants	4.59%

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3. Complete relevant administrative assistant lead training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New administrative assistant leads learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an administrative assistant lead based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real administrative assistant lead resumes.

4. Gain additional administrative assistant lead certifications

   Administrative assistant lead certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific administrative assistant lead certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

   The most common certifications for administrative assistant leads include Medical Assistant and Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

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5. Research administrative assistant lead duties and responsibilities

   • Manage upper level calendar scheduling, arrange domestic and international travel, prepare PowerPoint presentations, correspondence and process expense reports.
   • Perform administrative duties of the store, including POS data, bookkeeping, and file management.
   • Maintain and process weekly payroll, daily monitoring of employee's attendance record using in- house payroll system.
   • Interview applicants, approve and process employee payroll and update department's employee handbook and equipment operation packet.

6. Get administrative assistant lead experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become an administrative assistant lead. The most common roles before becoming an administrative assistant lead include medical assistant, administrative assistant team lead and cashier.

7. Apply for administrative assistant lead jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an administrative assistant lead job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams