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Working As A Coordinator Assistant

Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
$33,910
Average Salary

What Does A Coordinator Assistant Do

A Coordinator Assistant is responsible for organizing corporate events and meetings, and planning business events. They are also responsible for maintaining records on event activities, progress, or status.

How To Become A Coordinator Assistant

High school graduates who have experience using computer software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets, usually qualify for entry-level positions. Although most secretaries learn their job in several weeks, many legal and medical secretaries require additional training to learn industry-specific terminology. Executive secretaries usually need several years of related work experience.

Education

High school graduates can take courses in word processing and office procedures at technical schools or community colleges. Some temporary placement agencies also provide training in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Some medical and legal secretaries learn industry-specific terminology and practices by attending courses offered at community colleges or technical schools. For executive secretary positions, employers increasingly prefer to hire those who have taken some college courses or have a bachelor’s degree.

Training

Secretaries and administrative assistants typically learn their skills through short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting a few weeks. During this time they learn about administrative procedures, including how to prepare documents. Medical and legal secretaries’ training may last several months as they learn industry-specific terminology and practices.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Executive secretaries can gain experience by working in administrative positions that have less challenging responsibilities. Many secretaries and administrative assistants advance to higher level administrative positions.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Although not required, certification can demonstrate competency to employers.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals offers the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of administrative work experience, depending on their level of education, and pass an examination.

Legal secretaries have several certification options. For example, those with 1 year of general office experience, or who have completed an approved training course, can acquire the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) certification through a testing process administered by NALS (previously known as National Association of Legal Secretaries). NALS also offers the Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) certification, considered to be an advanced certification for legal support professionals.

The Certified Legal Secretary Specialist (CLSS) certification is conferred by Legal Secretaries International in areas such as intellectual property, criminal law, civil litigation, probate, and business law. Candidates typically need to have 5 years of legal experience and pass an examination to become certified.

Advancement

Secretaries and administrative assistants generally advance to other administrative positions with more responsibilities, such as office supervisor, office manager, or executive secretary.

With additional training, many legal secretaries become paralegals or legal assistants.

Important Qualities

Integrity. Many secretaries and administrative assistants are trusted to handle sensitive information. For example, medical secretaries collect patient data that is required, by law, to be kept confidential in order to protect patient privacy.

Interpersonal skills. Secretaries and administrative assistants interact with clients, customers, or staff. They should communicate effectively and be courteous when interacting with others to create a positive work environment and client experience.

Organizational skills. Secretaries and administrative assistants keep files, folders, and schedules in proper order so an office can run efficiently.

Writing skills. Secretaries and administrative assistants write memos and emails when communicating with managers, employees, and customers. Therefore, they must have good grammar, ensure accuracy, and maintain a professional tone.

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Coordinator Assistant Career Paths

Coordinator Assistant

Medical Assistant Office Manager

Account Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Instructor Security Officer Night Auditor

Assistant General Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Human Resources Coordinator Recruiter Operations Manager

Branch Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Specialist Operations Manager General Manager

Chief Executive Officer

8 Yearsyrs

Specialist Account Manager Operations Manager

Chief Operating Officer

11 Yearsyrs

Marketing Coordinator Account Executive Public Relations

Communications Director

7 Yearsyrs

Assistant Director Office Manager Human Resources Coordinator

Director Of Human Resources

10 Yearsyrs

Assistant Director General Manager Account Executive

Director Of Sales

10 Yearsyrs

Program Coordinator Program Manager General Manager

District Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Instructor Trainer Kitchen Manager

Food And Beverage Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Event Coordinator Event Manager Marketing Manager

General Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Senior Project Manager Senior Product Manager

Marketing Director

7 Yearsyrs

Case Manager Program Coordinator Program Manager

Marketing Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Medical Assistant Front Desk Coordinator

Office Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Case Manager Program Manager General Manager

Operations Director

9 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Construction Manager

Operations Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Marketing Coordinator Human Resources Coordinator Payroll Specialist

Payroll Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Program Coordinator Project Manager

Program Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Human Resources Coordinator Specialist Operations Manager

Property Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Event Coordinator Account Executive

Sales Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Senior Administrative Coordinator 3.6 years
Administrative Assistant Lead 3.6 years
Coordinator/Manager 3.4 years
Administrator Support Coordinator 3.4 years
Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant 3.3 years
Department Coordinator 3.3 years
Administrative Coordinator 3.1 years
Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator 3.1 years
Administrative Assistant/Communications 3.0 years
Team Coordinator 3.0 years
Operations Coordinator 2.8 years
Staff Assistant 2.6 years
Assistant Program Coordinator 2.4 years
Assistant Marketing Coordinator 2.3 years
Site Coordinator 2.3 years
Assistant Operator 2.3 years
Corporate Assistant 2.3 years
Special Projects Assistant 2.3 years
Assistant Center Director 2.2 years
Service Assistant 2.1 years
Department Assistant 2.1 years
Program Assistant 2.0 years
Assistant Event Coordinator 2.0 years
Coordinator Assistant 2.0 years
Communication Assistant 1.6 years
Volunteer Administrative Assistant 1.5 years
Internship Coordinator 0.9 years

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Coordinator Assistant Demographics

Gender

Female
69.1%
Male
28.3%
Unknown
2.6%

Ethnicity

White
75.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Asian
7.8%
Unknown
2.0%
Black or African American
0.7%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
57.4%
French
10.3%
Mandarin
3.8%
Portuguese
3.8%
Chinese
3.4%
Italian
3.0%
German
2.6%
Korean
2.5%
Russian
2.3%
Arabic
2.1%
Cantonese
1.6%
Japanese
1.6%
Hindi
1.4%
Urdu
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Tagalog
0.6%
Hebrew
0.6%
Swedish
0.5%
Swahili
0.5%
Filipino
0.5%

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Coordinator Assistant Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
18.2%
Liberty University
7.4%
Florida International University
5.7%
Florida State University
5.5%
Northeastern University
4.6%
Texas A&M University
4.4%
Texas State University
4.4%
George Mason University
4.3%
New York University
4.3%
Michigan State University
4.1%
Ashford University
4.0%
University of Houston
3.8%
University of Alabama
3.8%
Wichita State University
3.8%
University of Northern Iowa
3.8%
University of Central Florida
3.7%
Southern New Hampshire University
3.7%
Western Michigan University
3.7%
Towson University
3.4%
DePaul University
3.4%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
45.9%
Other
20.1%
Masters
18.0%
Associate
8.9%
Certificate
3.6%
Doctorate
1.8%
Diploma
1.1%
License
0.4%

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Real Coordinator Assistant Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Assistant Coordinator	Strategic Writers Club, LLC	Chino Hills, CA	Apr 26, 2016	$45,802
Instructional Coordinators-Assistant In	University of Florida	Gainesville, FL	Apr 27, 2009	$45,000
Assistant Coordinator	Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 14, 2011	$40,000
Assistant Coordinator of Development Resources	Point Park University	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 03, 2011	$39,757
Research Coordinator Assistant	St. Luke's Episcopal Health System	Houston, TX	May 15, 2011	$39,432
Recruiting/Proposal Coordinator Assistant	AMEX International, Inc.	Washington, DC	Jan 31, 2011	$35,896

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Top Skills for A Coordinator Assistant

Top Coordinator Assistant Skills

Data Entry
Customer Service
Safe Environment

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

create orders every day for new products being shipped out data entry answer phones, fill in warehouse to scan in merchandise
Provided excellent customer service to Sunnyvale residents.
Position: Room Coordinator/Assistant Maintain a clean and safe environment for children during their stay at our church.
Coordinated hospital admission to ensure accurate financial, biographical data and documentation is obtained and properly entered into the hospital records.
Maintained payroll documentation for expeditious and accurate payment.