Secretary Jobs in District of Columbia

A Secretary in the admin industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within an organization. They are responsible for handling office tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence. They also maintain office supplies, prepare reports, and draft documents. Secretaries often act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, so they must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should also have proficiency in office management software like Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent organizational skills.

Before becoming a Secretary, a person might have held roles such as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk. These positions help develop the necessary skills and experience for succeeding as a Secretary. Additionally, while not always required, having certifications like the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) can enhance a Secretary's job prospects and prove their competence in crucial administrative tasks.

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Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

FSA Federal

Paralegal / Legal Assistant III Supporting the FBI

Eligible for 20% pay differential** Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their...

Administrative Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago

Administrative Assistant Active Secret Clearance Required* The employee provides administrative support to EUR/PPD, including travel arrangements, voucher processing, event assistance, and...

Administrative Assistant

  • DC
  • 10 hours ago
  • DC
  • 10 hours ago

State Farm office seeking a person looking for a possible career in insurance. We have been serving our community for 30+ years, and we are looking to add someone that is motivated to obtain their...

Business Support Administrative Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

About the Milken Institute The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New...

Legal Secretary

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

Accurate typing at a net speed of 65+ wpm (shorthand/speed writing a plus)....

Administrative Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Summary The Ideal Candidate has experience problem solving and is able to work independently on a variety of projects while providing administrative support for leadership. For specific salary...

Facilities Office Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position Title: Facilities Office Assistant Reports To: Facilities Office Manager Classification: Regular Full-Time (Exempt) Location: NW, Washington, DC...

Administrative Support Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Overview LMI is seeking for a Administrative Support Specialist to support a NASA Mission Directorate. We are seeking an energetic self-starter who has expert consulting and customer service...

Unit Secretary - Pediatric Emergency

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The Unit Secretary will m anage the front desk operations, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries....

Administrative Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Overview Administrative Assistant - Full Time - Washington, DC IST is a rapidly growing business process outsourcing (BPO) company and the largest American privately-owned facilities management...

Administrative Assistant V

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

T he Administrative Assistant pr ovides administrative and general office support. This position support efforts in implementing business strategy, mission, plans and goals. Work involves...

Kogod Office Assistant (Student)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating...

Administrative Assistant NEW

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Administrative Assistant CGI Yesterday Dept of Homeland Security Unspecified Unspecified Business - Support Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE) .video-wrapper svg U.S. - What we do matters By playing...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

Moving to District of Columbia? Find some basic demographic data about District of Columbia below.


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Secretary Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Effective Church Secretary/Administrator
The Effective Church Secretary/Administrator Objective The course builds your leadership and management competencies for the delivery of administrative support to ministry.Course Outcome At the...
Medical Secretary Certificate
Description: Medical secretaries are responsible for performing the administrative duties and tasks necessary to ensure quality patient care, and provide support to caregivers and families. The...
Medical Secretary Training
In the healthcare industry, qualified medical secretaries are in high demand and play an important role. This administration training course is perfect for both experienced medical secretaries and...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Secretary positions.



Highest Education Level

Secretarys in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
High School or GED
25.5%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Secretarys in District of Columbia
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%


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