Information systems assistant vs information systems specialist

The differences between information systems assistants and information systems specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an information systems assistant and an information systems specialist. Additionally, an information systems specialist has an average salary of $73,495, which is higher than the $59,243 average annual salary of an information systems assistant.

The top three skills for an information systems assistant include database systems, SQL and troubleshoot. The most important skills for an information systems specialist are customer service, data analysis, and data entry.

Information systems assistant vs information systems specialist overview

	Information Systems Assistant	Information Systems Specialist
Yearly salary	$59,243	$73,495
Hourly rate	$28.48	$35.33
Growth rate	-8%	10%
Number of jobs	139,991	164,042
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	50	42
Years of experience	2	2

Information systems assistant vs information systems specialist salary

Information systems assistants and information systems specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Information Systems Assistant	Information Systems Specialist
Average salary	$59,243	$73,495
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $115,000	Between $51,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Kentucky
Best paying company	-	Google
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between information systems assistant and information systems specialist education

There are a few differences between an information systems assistant and an information systems specialist in terms of educational background:

	Information Systems Assistant	Information Systems Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Information systems assistant vs information systems specialist demographics

Here are the differences between information systems assistants' and information systems specialists' demographics:

	Information Systems Assistant	Information Systems Specialist
Average age	50	42
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 68.9% Female, 31.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 10.7% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	6%	11%

Differences between information systems assistant and information systems specialist duties and responsibilities

Information systems assistant example responsibilities.

Work on Sharepoint to enter data information, upload documents, and manage asset inventories.
Lead project implementation of global HRIS performance management system.
Set up SharePoint sites along with users.
Programme and run refund checks from various accounts.
Update the department's internal web page using FrontPage and HTML.
Organize customer databases, coordinate mass marketing mailings, track projects throughout the production system and troubleshoot problems.

Information systems specialist example responsibilities.

Implement internal SOX controls and achieve compliance for internal and external audits.
Manage user security access to SharePoint and Intranet.
Implement and manage all organizational security measures, cryptographic equipment and DoD communications security (COMSEC) keying material.
Gain knowledge of Linux and Macintosh server and desktop systems.
Configure and maintain all routers, switches and firewalls using TCP/IP.
Configure client PCs and laptops for network connectivity (Ethernet and TCP/IP).

Information systems assistant vs information systems specialist skills

Common information systems assistant skills

Database Systems, 14%
SQL, 10%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Computer System, 6%
Desk Support, 4%
Linux, 3%

Common information systems specialist skills

Customer Service, 23%
Data Analysis, 6%
Data Entry, 5%
Strong Analytical, 5%
Troubleshoot, 4%
Technical Support, 4%

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