S2S2 — Support Specialist

Standard

Journeyman administrative role, often titled Administrative Assistant II. Works with minimal supervision on established processes, supporting multiple staff or a small department.

What this level means

Resolves standard inquiries and issues independently within established procedures.

Scope
A defined queue or customer set
Autonomy
General supervision; handles standard cases independently
Complexity
Standard issues within known procedures
Impact
Customer satisfaction for own queue
Decision rights
Resolves standard cases; escalates complex
Leadership
None
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

What you'd do

  • Coordinate and maintain managers’ schedules and calendars.
  • Prepare and proofread correspondence, memos, and presentations.
  • Manage expense reports, invoices or purchase requests.
  • Screen and direct calls/emails; interact with vendors or external contacts.
  • Handle basic project support tasks.
  • Manage schedules and calendars.
  • Prepare and proofread documents.
  • Handle expense reports.
  • Screen calls and emails.
  • Support project tasks.

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Calendar management
  • Correspondence preparation
  • Expense management
  • Vendor interaction
  • Project support
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Administrative procedures
  • Office management
  • Communication techniques
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Digital tools and software
  • Vendor management
  • Project coordination
  • Expense reporting
  • Written communication
  • Organization & prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Digital fluency

What good looks like

  • High school diploma
  • 1–3 years of administrative support experience
  • Proficient with office software
  • Associate degree or relevant college coursework
  • Microsoft Office Specialist certification

Common titles

Administrative Assistant Specialist

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000Business & Financial Operations Occupations(inferred · under review)

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Related families

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