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Updated: 6 Feb 2012

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Job: Executive Assistant

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Industry	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$26K	$52K	$78K
Financial Services	$35,518 - $77,393
Healthcare	$34,061 - $64,082
Information Technology (IT) Services	$32,205 - $70,971
Education, College/University	$30,532 - $62,476
Insurance	$32,708 - $63,845
Manufacturing and Distribution	$33,874 - $60,806
Business Consulting	$33,418 - $67,857
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 6 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 12,115

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Job Listings for Executive Assistant Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 25	Meeting Planner/Executive Assistant	Confidential	Georgia
	of Meeting Planner / Executive Assistant for one of their prominent senior executives. The Meeting Planner / Executive Assistant will be responsible for... Indeed
Jan 24	Executive Administrative Assistant	Digital Foundation Corporation	Waldorf, Maryland
	Executive Assistant • Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures Responsibilities The Executive Administrative Assistant... Indeed
Jan 06	Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Las Vegas	MasterCorp	Las Vegas, Nevada
	Assistant Executive Housekeeper MasterCorp is a... s outstanding growth, we are seeking an Assistant Executive Housekeeper for the Las Vegas area. 2-5 years... Indeed
Jan 20	Executive Assistant	The Talent Solution	White Plains, New York
	brand name in its field, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and EVP. Location: White... experience as an Executive Assistant in a corporate... Indeed

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Executive Assistant Job Description

People with the job title Executive Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

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