Administrative Assistant 

(Female, Age 34) from Palatine, IL

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Current Job

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Job Title Administrative Assistant
Salary $30,650
Other Compensation None Set
Hours/Week 40
Company Size (not answered)
Location Palatine, IL
Years Experience 6 months

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Current job Q&A

Describe the type of organization you work for.
Based out of Minnesota w/two branches in Midwest. We build schools and prisons mainly. There are about 15 employees in each our Illinois office and Michigan office and about 150 in our Minnesota office.

Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Various administrative duties including filing, letters, emails, faxing, shipping, etc. I also construct contract documents and specs for the Firm.

Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
13 paid days off a year after one month of employment, Blue Cross PPO Health, dental, life insurance, LTD, and 401k is offered.

Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under compensated

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.

Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No

Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No

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