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Writer's pictureZaharo Tsekouras

Executive Assistant vs Administrative Assistant vs Senior Advisor

Primary Role:

Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives

Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative support and manages office operations

Senior Advisor: Provides high-level advice and expertise in specific areas

Reporting Relationship:

Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support

Administrative Assistant: Reports to a manager or department head

Senior Advisor: Reports to senior leadership, often the CEO or board members

Scope of Responsibilities:

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

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

Senior Advisor: Focused on providing expertise and guidance on specific strategic matters

Decision-Making Authority:

Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions

Administrative Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions and office management

Senior Advisor: Influential in shaping decisions based on expertise and insights

Strategic Planning:

Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity

Administrative Assistant: Limited involvement, mainly operational planning

Senior Advisor: Advises on long-term strategy and planning

Team Management:

Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff

Administrative Assistant: May manage or oversee other administrative staff

Senior Advisor: Works independently or with a small advisory team

Meeting Involvement:

Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes

Administrative Assistant: Organizing and facilitating meetings, managing logistics

Senior Advisor: Attends strategic meetings to provide advice and insights

Project Management:

Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role

Administrative Assistant: May handle small-scale projects or events

Senior Advisor: May lead or advise on specific strategic projects

Communication:

Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication

Administrative Assistant: Handles correspondence and communication management

Senior Advisor: Provides expert communication on specialized topics

Professional Development:

Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills

Administrative Assistant: Develops organizational and administrative skills

Senior Advisor: Deepens expertise in specific fields and strategic advising

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