Evolving Job Descriptions and Titles

Evolving Job Descriptions and TitlesEvolving Job Descriptions and Titles*/Read the infographic text.Evolving Job Descriptions and TitlesThe roles of administrative professionals continue to change and expand. OfficeTeam and the International Association of Administrative Professionals? (IAAP?) surveyed more than 2,200 administrative professionals to find out how accurately their job descriptions, titles and salaries match what theyre doing at work.How important is it to have a job title that accurately reflects your job duties and responsibilities?53% Very important40% Somewhat important6% leid very important1% Not important at allUnique Administrative Job TitlesSome emerging job titles show the growing influence of support staff in the officeCHIEF Executive AdministratorDirector of First ImpressionsADMINISTRATIVE CHIEF OF STAFFDirector of AdministrationAdministrative Services ManagerHow accurate do you think your job description is?50% Its an accurate description of the work I do41% Its inaccurate - my job duties have evolved considerably9% Im not sure - I cant remember the last time I saw itHow often do you help with something thats outside of your job description?55% Very often32% Somewhat often12% Not very often1% NeverMost Unusual Requests Received at WorkSupport staff are often taking on more than standard administrative tasksOrganize a hula-hoop competition for executive staffPurchase and assemble Christmas trees in seven office locationsFind the missing toolbar at the bottom of someones laptop screenTake care of the offices pet snailsHelp land a helicopter on top of the buildingCall airport security to locate a lost shoeGet a snake out of the womens bathroomWrite a skit about hand-washingTranslate a presentation slide deck from German to EnglishGet a visa to India in two hoursHow do you feel youre being paid in your current job?In many cases, the salaries for administrative professionals arent adding up50% About what you deserve46% Less than what you deserve3% More than what you deserveOFFICE OF THE FUTUREEvolving workplace trends impacting administrative professionalsFor more information on Office of the Future, visit officeteam.com/ootf. 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.All referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Source OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 2,290 administrative professionals in the United States and Canada. Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.