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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support and manages office operations
Communications Director: Oversees internal and external communication strategies
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Administrative Assistant: Reports to a manager or department head
Communications Director: Reports to CEO or executive leadership
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Administrative Assistant: Manages administrative tasks, office systems, and procedures
Communications Director: Manages all aspects of communication, including media relations and corporate messaging
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Administrative Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions and office management
Communications Director: Significant in communication-related decisions
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Administrative Assistant: Limited involvement, mainly operational planning
Communications Director: Involved in planning and executing communication strategies
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Administrative Assistant: May manage or oversee other administrative staff
Communications Director: Leads the communications team
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Administrative Assistant: Organizing and facilitating meetings, managing logistics
Communications Director: Leads communication strategy meetings
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Administrative Assistant: May handle small-scale projects or events
Communications Director: Manages communication-related projects
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Administrative Assistant: Handles correspondence and communication management
Communications Director: Oversees all communication activities and strategies
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Administrative Assistant: Develops organizational and administrative skills
Communications Director: Grows in communication strategy and leadership