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Administrative Assistant

An Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day operational support to an executive, department, or office, handling calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, and general organization tasks. They are typically the first point of contact for visitors and callers, relying heavily on the Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills to keep meetings, travel, and paperwork on track. The role fits highly organized, detail-oriented people who can juggle competing priorities across an office.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics for executives or departments
  • Handle correspondence, emails, and document preparation using Microsoft Office applications
  • Process expenses, vendor invoices, and financial transactions
  • Coordinate events, meetings, and conference logistics
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, callers, and external stakeholders
  • Maintain organized filing systems and track project deadlines across multiple priorities
  • Support senior leaders by anticipating needs and adapting to shifting priorities

What Administrative Assistant roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does an Administrative Assistant make?

Employers posting Administrative Assistant roles list a median of $58,000 a year (middle half $47,000–$61,000), from 41 postings that state pay.

60% of open Administrative Assistant roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay

Who is hiring for Administrative Assistant roles?

68 open Administrative Assistant roles from 58 employers; the most at CAA, Veterans Health Administration and Les Schwab Tire Centers, and in New York, Florida and California.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Administrative Assistant in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
68

on Career App right now

Employers
58

hiring for it

Median pay
$58,000

from 41 roles

Disclose pay
60%

of these roles

Open Administrative Assistant roles (67)

SECURITY ASSISTANT

Air Mobility Command

Travis Afb, CA · $50,925 – $66,203

This federal clerical role supports military security operations by maintaining incident reports, tickets, and other security data in the Security Forces Management Information System. It suits candidates with administrative experience, familiarity with security procedures, and the ability to organize and track multiple documentation types accurately.

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FACILITY COORDINATOR

Air Force Materiel Command

Hanscom Afb, MA · $46,137 – $74,297

This role manages day-to-day operations and scheduling for a military conference center and commons facility, handling reservations, event logistics, administrative support, and coordination with leadership. It suits someone with administrative experience who can manage calendars, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and support facility operations in a structured environment.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)

Naval Education and Training Command

Great Lakes, IL · $45,538 – $59,200

This is an administrative support role in a military training environment where you'll manage records, track leave, process personnel documents, and provide clerical services to keep the office running smoothly. It suits someone with solid computer skills and experience handling office systems, working well with people, and managing detailed administrative tasks.

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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

National Park Service

Full-time · Sequoia National Park, CA · $45,638 – $65,930

You'll handle budget management, timekeeping, and administrative coordination for the superintendent's office at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The role supports the park's operations through financial tracking, HR assistance, scheduling, and document management.

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Program Support Assistant (OA)

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · New York, NY · $53,512 – $69,565

A government administrative role supporting clinical operations at a VA medical center in Brooklyn, managing schedules, correspondence, and office operations for a healthcare service. This is an in-person position suited to someone organized and comfortable with standard office software and medical center environments.

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Student Trainee

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Internship · Santa Ana, CA · $18 / hour

This is a student internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office providing general administrative support to legal and technical staff while gaining work experience during your studies. The role suits current students pursuing an accredited degree or certificate who are U.S. citizens and interested in federal government work.

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Administrative Assistant (OA)

U.S. Census Bureau

Philadelphia, PA · $48,019 – $69,565

A federal administrative role supporting Census Bureau regional offices that involves managing office operations, processing personnel and travel documentation, and maintaining records systems. This position suits someone with strong typing skills and prior experience coordinating administrative functions in a structured environment.

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Apply for Administrative Assistant at AdventHealth on their siteAdventHealth

Administrative Assistant

AdventHealth

ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL

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Program Support Assistant

Veterans Benefits Administration

Full-time · Saint Petersburg, FL · $50,460 – $65,599

This federal administrative role supports senior operations managers at a Veterans Affairs decision review center, handling scheduling, file management, correspondence, and benefits-related documentation. It suits someone with clerical experience who thrives organizing complex workflows and managing multiple administrative priorities in a structured government environment.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

Air Education and Training Command

Keesler AFB, Mississippi · $40,736 – $52,957

This administrative support role assists with the daily operations of a child development center, managing records, scheduling, attendance, and coordinating food services and supplies. The position suits someone organized and detail-oriented who can handle office tasks, lead small teams, and work with families and staff in a structured environment.

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Likely next role (70)

Where Administrative Assistants commonly go next: Document Control Specialist, Document Management Specialist, Executive Assistant, Facilities Coordinator, Medical Secretary, Operations Coordinator.

Apply for Executive Assistant at Veterans Health Administration on their site

Executive Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Philadelphia, PA · $98,630 – $128,221

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Apply for Executive Assistant at Juniper Networks on their site

Executive Assistant

Juniper Networks

Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Executive Assistant at Gordon Food Service on their siteGordon Food Service

Executive Assistant

Gordon Food Service

Plant City, FL

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Executive Assistant

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs

Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.

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Apply for EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT at United States Space Force on their site

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

United States Space Force

Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840

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Apply for Executive Assistant at U.S. House of Representatives on their site

Executive Assistant

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC · $108,762 – $120,960

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Special Assistant

National Cemetery Administration

Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

A Special Assistant supporting senior Veterans Affairs leadership in the National Cemetery Administration, handling research, executive coordination, travel logistics, and strategic communications for high-level officials and public engagement.

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Executive Business Partner (CEO, VP of Finance, VP of People)

Render

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $285,000 · Remote

This role supports Render's CEO, VP of Finance, and VP of People by managing their calendars, drafting communications, coordinating travel and events, and driving follow-through on critical initiatives. It's ideal for someone with exceptional writing skills, a track record supporting senior leaders, and the judgment to handle confidential information with precision.

Listed on Render’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Executive Assistant at Sullair Corporation on their siteSullair Corporation

Executive Assistant

Sullair Corporation

Dallas, TX

Listed on Sullair Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Executive Assistant at Outfront Media on their siteOutfront Media

Executive Assistant

Outfront Media

New York, NY

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Roles similar to Administrative Assistant (94)

From Bank Teller, Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Facilities Coordinator, Human Resources Assistant, Legal Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Program Coordinator, Scheduler Coordinator.

Apply for PROGRAM COORDINATOR at Defense Threat Reduction Agency on their site

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $133,142

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Apply for Human Resources Assistant at Defense Contract Audit Agency on their site

Human Resources Assistant

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Lowell, MA · $54,857 – $75,059

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Apply for Executive Assistant at Veterans Health Administration on their site

Executive Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Philadelphia, PA · $98,630 – $128,221

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Business Office Manager

Indian Health Service

Warm Springs, OR · $67,970 – $88,356

This healthcare administrative role supervises billing, collections, and patient registration operations for a Native American health services organization, directing teams that maximize insurance reimbursement and manage patient financial information. It suits experienced healthcare finance managers comfortable with supervisory responsibility, federal employment processes, and third-party insurance procedures.

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Apply for Executive Assistant at Juniper Networks on their site

Executive Assistant

Juniper Networks

Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Executive Assistant at Gordon Food Service on their siteGordon Food Service

Executive Assistant

Gordon Food Service

Plant City, FL

Listed on Gordon Food Service’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Executive Assistant

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs

Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Executive Assistant at U.S. House of Representatives on their site

Executive Assistant

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC · $108,762 – $120,960

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT at United States Space Force on their site

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

United States Space Force

Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840

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Apply for Program Coordinator at Cubic Corporation on their siteCubic Corporation

Program Coordinator

Cubic Corporation

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What employers state they pay

Median

$58,000

Middle half

$47,000 – $61,000

From 41 of 68 open roles — the 60% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Entry70%
  • Mid18%
  • Senior12%

From 33 roles whose posting states a level.

Skills Administrative Assistant postings ask for

Measured from the 68 open roles, not from a curated list.

Where Administrative Assistant roles are

Among the 55 of 68 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring Administrative Assistants

58 in total, most open roles first.

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