Corporate assistant vs executive administrator

The differences between corporate assistants and executive administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a corporate assistant, becoming an executive administrator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an executive administrator has an average salary of $52,855, which is higher than the $39,658 average annual salary of a corporate assistant.

The top three skills for a corporate assistant include data entry, payroll and office equipment. The most important skills for an executive administrator are powerpoint, customer service, and expense reports.

Corporate assistant vs executive administrator overview

	Corporate Assistant	Executive Administrator
Yearly salary	$39,658	$52,855
Hourly rate	$19.07	$25.41
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	60,186	141,235
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	50	49
Years of experience	2	4

What does a corporate assistant do?

Also known as executive assistants, corporate assistants serve as the point person for services and product teams. The assistants execute routine functions like drafting and sending correspondence, maintain files, and provide information. They maintain the stocks and inventory of office supplies in business enterprises. Their duties and responsibilities are similar to those of the secretary or administrative assistants. The skills they need include strategic planning, being detail-oriented, and time management.

What does an executive administrator do?

An executive administrator is responsible for assisting the senior management staff in planning strategies and analyzing business decisions to achieve the company's goals and objectives. Executive administrators schedule meetings and handle appointments, as well as helping with the implementation of training and programs for the employees to reach their maximum operational potential and increase productivity to meet projects' demands and ensure the highest customer satisfaction. They must have exceptional time-management and organizational skills, especially on performing administrative and clerical duties as needed, as well as excellent communication skills to respond to clients' inquiries, concerns, and requests.

Corporate assistant vs executive administrator salary

Corporate assistants and executive administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Corporate Assistant	Executive Administrator
Average salary	$39,658	$52,855
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $57,000	Between $35,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between corporate assistant and executive administrator education

There are a few differences between a corporate assistant and an executive administrator in terms of educational background:

	Corporate Assistant	Executive Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Corporate assistant vs executive administrator demographics

Here are the differences between corporate assistants' and executive administrators' demographics:

	Corporate Assistant	Executive Administrator
Average age	50	49
Gender ratio	Male, 24.5% Female, 75.5%	Male, 14.8% Female, 85.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 71.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	6%	10%

Differences between corporate assistant and executive administrator duties and responsibilities

Corporate assistant example responsibilities.

Assist in drafting and revision of reports & presentations that include formatting documents, managing data and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
Manage and develop the daily clinical schedule for the in-patient rehabilitation staff taking into consideration Medicare guidelines and staffing ratios.
Obtain boardroom and corporate presentation experience, creating and presenting PowerPoint sales pitches to connect strategic partnerships.
Prepare discharges, enter all updates into OASAS system and review patient information to verify patients eligibility to receive transportation reimbursement.
Perform other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.
Assist with various, relate clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and collating.

Executive administrator example responsibilities.

Manage grant funding from NIH, HRSA, and private foundations.
Manage on-site nursing services deliver to patients; oversee billing and supervise on-site personnel.
Manage day-to-day human resource functions: maintain HRIS database, conduct new employee orientation, and benefits administration.
Manage 200 staff personnel (145 FTE's), consisting of 15 classifications, two unions and exempt personnel.
Develop twitter marketing landing pages, manage and maintain social marketing sites, blogs, and constant contact marketing efforts.
Achieve JCAHO accreditation for ambulatory care facilities.

Corporate assistant vs executive administrator skills

Common corporate assistant skills

Data Entry, 18%
Payroll, 10%
Office Equipment, 7%
Travel Arrangements, 6%
Financial Reports, 5%
Real Estate, 5%

Common executive administrator skills

PowerPoint, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Expense Reports, 7%
Office Procedures, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Data Entry, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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