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Writer's pictureZaharo Tsekouras

Executive Assistant vs Administrative Assistant vs Consultant

Primary Role:

Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives

Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support and manages office operations

Consultant: Provides expert advice and solutions in a specific domain

Reporting Relationship:

Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support

Administrative Assistant: Reports to a manager or department head

Consultant: Typically reports to a project manager or client lead

Scope of Responsibilities:

Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties

Administrative Assistant: Manages administrative tasks, office systems, and procedures

Consultant: Focuses on analyzing, advising, and strategizing for clients

Decision-Making Authority:

Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions

Administrative Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions and office management

Consultant: High-level decision-making in their area of expertise

Strategic Planning:

Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity

Administrative Assistant: Limited involvement, mainly operational planning

Consultant: Integral in developing strategies and solutions for clients

Team Management:

Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff

Administrative Assistant: May manage or oversee other administrative staff

Consultant: Often works independently or collaborates with client teams

Meeting Involvement:

Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes

Administrative Assistant: Organizing and facilitating meetings, managing logistics

Consultant: Participates in client meetings to provide insights and advice

Project Management:

Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role

Administrative Assistant: May handle small-scale projects or events

Consultant: May manage or oversee specific initiatives or projects for clients

Communication:

Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication

Administrative Assistant: Handles correspondence and communication management

Consultant: Communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders

Professional Development:

Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills

Administrative Assistant: Develops organizational and administrative skills

Consultant: Continuously develops expertise and knowledge in their field

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