Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Vice President: Senior executive role, overseeing a specific division or function
Program Manager: Oversees specific programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Vice President: Reports to CEO or higher executive level
Program Manager: Reports to a senior manager or director
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Vice President: Wide-ranging, depending on the specific area of responsibility
Program Manager: Manages program objectives, resources, and timelines
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Vice President: High level, strategic decisions within their area
Program Manager: Decision-making within the scope of program management
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Vice President: Integral to strategic planning in their area of responsibility
Program Manager: Participates in strategic planning of program objectives
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Vice President: Manages a large team or department
Program Manager: Manages program teams and coordinates with other departments
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Vice President: Leads meetings within their area of responsibility
Program Manager: Leads program-related meetings and updates
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Vice President: May oversee strategic projects within their area
Program Manager: Responsible for end-to-end program management
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Vice President: Responsible for high-level communication within their area
Program Manager: Communicates program goals and updates to stakeholders
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Vice President: Focuses on leadership and management skills in their domain
Program Manager: Develops in program management and strategic coordination
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