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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support and manages office operations
Program Manager: Oversees specific programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Administrative Assistant: Reports to a manager or department head
Program Manager: Reports to a senior manager or director
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Administrative Assistant: Manages administrative tasks, office systems, and procedures
Program Manager: Manages program objectives, resources, and timelines
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Administrative Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions and office management
Program Manager: Decision-making within the scope of program management
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Administrative Assistant: Limited involvement, mainly operational planning
Program Manager: Participates in strategic planning of program objectives
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Administrative Assistant: May manage or oversee other administrative staff
Program Manager: Manages program teams and coordinates with other departments
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Administrative Assistant: Organizing and facilitating meetings, managing logistics
Program Manager: Leads program-related meetings and updates
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Administrative Assistant: May handle small-scale projects or events
Program Manager: Responsible for end-to-end program management
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Administrative Assistant: Handles correspondence and communication management
Program Manager: Communicates program goals and updates to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Administrative Assistant: Develops organizational and administrative skills
Program Manager: Develops in program management and strategic coordination