Also called: Executive Secretary
Supports one or more senior leaders by managing calendars, communications, travel and projects.
You manage two executives' calendars, prepare slides for a board meeting, book flights to Denver and handle a stream of emails so your bosses can focus.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. High school diploma plus experience; many have a bachelor's.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Communications.
Shrinking (about -10% over 10 years). Declining as executives use AI and scheduling tools.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI scheduling and email tools take over much routine support, so one assistant covers more leaders; trust and judgment remain.
Classes: English Language Arts, Computer applications, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-6011.
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