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How much do administrative support assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for administrative support assistant in Springfield, VA is $43,352.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $48,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Administrative Support Assistant vs Office Clerk?

AspectAdministrative Support AssistantOffice Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require additional certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, administrative departmentsFront desk, reception, general office areas
Employer & IndustryBusinesses, government agencies, nonprofitsVarious industries, including retail, healthcare, and corporate
Common TasksScheduling, correspondence, data entryAnswering phones, filing, basic clerical tasks

While both roles support office operations, Administrative Support Assistants typically handle more complex administrative tasks and may require additional certifications. Office Clerks focus on routine clerical duties like filing and answering phones. Both roles are essential for smooth office functioning but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the duties of an administrative support assistant?

An administrative support assistant performs clerical tasks such as managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and preparing reports. They often use office software like Microsoft Office and require strong organizational and communication skills to support daily operations in an office environment.

What does an administrative support assistant do?

An administrative support assistant provides clerical and organizational support in an office setting, including tasks such as managing schedules, handling correspondence, filing documents, and assisting with data entry. They often use office software like Microsoft Office and may coordinate meetings or communicate with clients and staff to ensure smooth operations.

What cities near Springfield, VA are hiring for Administrative Support Assistant jobs?

Cities near Springfield, VA with the most Administrative Support Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Administrative Support Assistant job openings in Springfield, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,352 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Administrative Support Assistant

Legislative Branch

Washington, DC • On-site

$39K - $52K/yr

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Administrative Support Assistant

The position serves as an Administrative Support Assistant in the Materials Control And Analysis Division, Assistant Register and Director of Operations (ARDO) within the United States Copyright Office (USCO). The Materials Control and Analysis Division (MCAD) is responsible for the intake and initial processing of service requests and other requests arriving by mail, processing of fees, and out-processing of completed requests. The position reports to the Chief, MCAD.

As the Administrative Support Assistant, you will:

  • Develop and use procedures that track and coordinate the work of the division office and the three sections.
  • Work closely with the division's management team to establish priorities ensuring that projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain the office's paper and digital record-keeping systems and must be capable of organizing and keeping the division's records so that they are complete, accurate, and easily accessible to all permitted users.
  • Safeguard extremely important and confidential files, including employee evaluations, disciplinary matters, and Personnel Action Requests (PARs) and be capable of keeping information in strict confidence.
  • Greet visitors, answer their questions, resolve their issues, and direct them in a helpful, courteous manner and may interact with prominent individuals such as top library executives or other government officials under the guidance of the division's management.
  • Exercise independent discretion to schedule meetings and accept appointments for the division's management.
  • Book meeting rooms and conference areas to accommodate division meetings, notify participants of dates, times, and locations of meetings scheduled, and may be asked to prepare background materials or to organize information for division staff or others to use at meetings or in other venues.
  • Serve as a time and attendance timekeeper for the division, processing and transmitting time and attendance records accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Receive, process and distribute incoming correspondence and assist staff with outgoing mail as directed.
  • Create and maintain control records of all incoming correspondence, action documents, correspondence replies, and serve as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request contact, seeing that the office's reply is timely and accurate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 467349.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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