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What is an administrative assistant to general manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Anne McConnell Ph.D.

When you think of an administrative assistant, don't just imagine a person running around with a clipboard full of tasks given to them by their manager. The Administrative Assistant to the General Manager is often the one handling the administrative duties the general manager can't accomplish. While you'll need quality organization and communication skills, you'll also need an intuitive, detail-oriented work ethic. This gives you the ability to anticipate and act on the general manager's needs without having to constantly run tasks past them. You'll be responsible for optimizing both of your schedules to handle a laundry list of priorities each week.

Your experience in the industry and as previous assistants to upper management will be the most important things on your resume. While many companies are looking for a bachelor's degree, it's important to be able to say you've honed and developed your skills in similar positions. This is a full-time position that can occasionally pull odd hours, depending on the work hours of your general manager. However, Administrative Assistants to the General Manager make, on average, about $25 per hour.

What general advice would you give to an administrative assistant to general manager?

Anne McConnell Ph.D.

Professor, West Virginia State University

I would say it's important to be very attentive to the way you communicate with your employers, managers, and co-workers. Even sending an e-mail can be an opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism and communication skills. Some people think that no one knows how to write anymore, or how to communicate in a professional way. I don't think that's true. But we don't always think about how our writing can be a tool to communicate our competence and seriousness. If you know how to write and communicate professionally-which college grads do-then make sure to demonstrate that in the workplace.
ScoreAdministrative Assistant To General ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $38,351

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.35%

Black or African American 6.17%

Hispanic or Latino 15.15%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.52%

Gender

female 91.01%

male 8.99%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Administrative assistant to general manager career paths

Key steps to become an administrative assistant to general manager

  1. Explore administrative assistant to general manager education requirements

    Most common administrative assistant to general manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    47.4 %

    Associate

    27.5 %

    High School Diploma

    11.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific administrative assistant to general manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Travel Arrangements13.53%
    Expense Reports9.94%
    Customer Service8.34%
    Photocopying7.00%
    Office Procedures6.30%
  3. Complete relevant administrative assistant to general manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New administrative assistant to general managers 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 to general manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real administrative assistant to general manager resumes.
  4. Research administrative assistant to general manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and update SharePoint database with department documents post upcoming calendar events and notify end users by email correspondence of changes.
    • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for internal and client audiences.
    • Create PowerPoint presentations to be air on company-wide close circuit television.
    • Manage and update SharePoint database with department documents post upcoming calendar events and notify end users by email correspondence of changes.
  5. Prepare your administrative assistant to general manager resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your administrative assistant to general manager resume.

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  6. Apply for administrative assistant to general manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an administrative assistant to general manager 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

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Average administrative assistant to general manager salary

The average administrative assistant to general manager salary in the United States is $38,351 per year or $18 per hour. Administrative assistant to general manager salaries range between $28,000 and $52,000 per year.

Average administrative assistant to general manager salary
$38,351 Yearly
$18.44 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2022
Pros

Writing a message,Organizing receipts and expenses and sending them out when needed

Cons

Failure to comply with working hours, theft and fraud,


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

It my passion to help people in need. It makes me feel good to see people the Youth do well in the life

Cons

I don't like to see anyone stuck in between and not being helped.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

everything except phones : Meeting,greeting, customer service, interviewing, on boarding, recruiting, presenting, etc.

Cons

phones - because of my accent


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Updated January 8, 2025

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