This article is about the occupation of an assistant. For the position of leadership, see Secretary (title). For the position known as secretary that operates within the cabinet of a government's executive branch, see Cabinet members. For other uses, see Secretary (disambiguation).
Katie Johnson, left, personal secretary to the president of the United States, with Barack Obama at the White House in 2009[1][2][3]
A secretary, administrative assistant, executive assistant, personal secretary,[4] or other similar titles is an individual whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, program evaluation, communication, and/or organizational skills within the area of administration. There is a diverse array of work experiences attainable within the administrative support field, ranging between internship, entry-level, associate, junior, mid-senior, and senior level pay bands with positions in nearly every industry, especially among white-collar careers.
The functions of a personal assistant may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit of more than one. In other situations, a secretary is an officer of a society or organization who deals with correspondence, admits new members, and organizes official meetings and events. But this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, cabinet secretary such as cabinet members who hold the title of "secretary", or company secretary, all which differ from an administrative assistant.[5][6][7]
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