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How
to Choose a Personal Assistant
Salary Guidelines
All positions assume
candidate has the following:
- Fluency in written
and spoken English
- Legal authority
to work in the United States
- Valid driver's
license
- Automobile &
automobile insurance
Compensation refers to the weekly gross salary based on a 40-hour
work week
Salaries refer
to Los Angeles based positions. (Cost of living adjustment should be calculated
based upon alternate locations)
Runner
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Compensation
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$350 - $500
(to start)
$400 - $700 (potential)
Generally an hourly employee, paid for hours worked |
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Supervision
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Needs
supervision & direction |
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Qualifications
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Some high school
No special training |
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Duties
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Errands
Light phones
Misc. projects (as directed) |
Entry Level
Personal Assistant
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Compensation
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$500 - $600
(to start)
$700 - $1000 (potential)
May be an hourly employee
May have some benefits |
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Supervision
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Can
maintain certain routines without supervision
Could be a 2nd or 3rd assistant |
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Qualifications
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Some experience
in an office or home
Basic office skills
Basic computer experience |
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Duties
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(Including
all duties as listed in the above job descriptions)
Mail
Filing
Ordering
Letters
Faxes
Copies
Higher phone volume
Packing |
Full Charge
Personal Assistant
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Compensation
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$700 - $800
- w/ 1-2 years exp. (to start)
$900 - $1000 - w/ 3-4 years exp. (to start)
$1000 - $1200 - w/ 5+ years exp. (to start)
$1000 - $1600 potential
Generally a salaried employee with benefits |
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Supervision
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Requires
little supervision |
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Qualifications
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Career choice
professional
Proficient in computers
Can think ahead
Able to anticipate
Multi-tasker
Some college |
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Duties
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(Including all
duties as listed in the above job descriptions)
Works independently
Travel arrangements
Scheduling
Some staff supervision
Staff screening
Event Coordination / party planning
Wardrobe
Supplies
Moves
Handles money
Liaison with business management team
Delegates duties
Overall operation of office/home |
Veteran Assistant
/ Estate Manager
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Compensation
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$1000 - $1400
- (to start) - (based on a 40 hour week)
$1200 - $3500 potential w/ 5+ years exp. |
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Supervision
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Fully
independent |
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Qualifications
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College degree(s)
or specialized job training |
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Duties
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(Including
all duties as listed in the above job descriptions)
Hires, trains and reviews staff
More involved in business; review contracts; able to make related
decisions
Full responsibility for home and/or office
Ensure complete protection and privacy
Coordinate scheduling
Payroll Accounts payable and receivable Insurance and inventories
Manage resources
Research and recommendations
VIP treatment of people
Crisis solver
More business involvement - may be an executive or partner
Set up and maintenance of office(s) and/or home(s)
Implementation of systems and procedures |
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Additional
Pay considerations
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Live in
Foreign language(s)
Specialized training
Length of time with current employer
Years of overall service
Longer hours
Weekends
On Call 24/ 7
Job combining (e.g. nanny, cook, driver, etc.)
Travel (per diem)
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Benefits
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Holidays
Vacations
Sick days
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement
Stock options
Comp time
Credits
Bonuses |
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Perks
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First class
accommodations and travel
Gifts
Film, music or other credits
Memorabilia
Hand me downs
Meals
Use of corporate privileges
Invitations to parties/premiers/screenings/events |
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