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How much do senior administrative associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior administrative associate in the United States is $65,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the responsibilities of a Senior Administrative Associate?

A Senior Administrative Associate is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to executives or departments within an organization. Their duties often include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, handling sensitive information, and supervising other administrative staff. They may also oversee office operations, assist with project management, and ensure compliance with company policies. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role. The position typically requires several years of administrative experience and a strong ability to work independently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Administrative Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Administrative Associate, you need advanced organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in office management, often supported by a relevant associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Proficiency in office software suites (such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace), calendar management systems, and possibly project management tools is essential. Strong interpersonal communication, discretion, and proactive problem-solving are key soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for efficiently supporting executives, managing complex workflows, and ensuring smooth daily operations in a dynamic office environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Administrative Associates, and how can they effectively manage them?

Senior Administrative Associates often juggle competing priorities, such as managing executives' calendars, coordinating events, and handling confidential information. One common challenge is balancing multiple urgent requests while maintaining attention to detail. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and establishing clear organizational systems are key to succeeding in this role. Additionally, proactive problem-solving and building strong relationships with team members help ensure smooth workflow and collaboration.
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Sr. Administrative Associate (Mon-Fri, 10am-7p)

RR Donnelley

Columbus, OH • On-site

$18.99 - $26.59/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Williams Lea by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy-over 200 years of experience delivering world-class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to leading companies around the world-especially within legal, financial, and professional services industries.

We're a people-powered organization. With a presence in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have thousands of employees globally, all working together to help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. Whether it's supporting law firms with critical document production or helping financial institutions manage high-volume print and digital communications, we're the behind-the-scenes team making everything run smoothly.

Job Description

The Senior Administrative Associate provides a variety of administrative support functions to a site, office and/or client, which may include tasks such as expense reports, time entry, invoice entry, calendar and phone management and opening client matters. The Senior Administrative Associate will be a proven subject matter expert that will assist with training, operational process improvements, and provide thought leadership to the wider team of Admins.

(* denotes an "essential function")

  • *Perform work in administrative support, including, but not limited to, answering phone lines, providing customer service, editing/transcribing documents, data entry for expenses/time/invoices/other, creating reservations/scheduling (meetings, conference rooms, A/V, hospitality, travel, concierge) 
  • *Oversight for confidential company information including but not limited to corporate credit card information, P-cards, employee and client distribution lists, prospective and current employee information etc.
  • *Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all administrative support work 
  • *Ensure that job tickets are properly filled out before beginning work 
  • *Thoroughly assess job requests and ensure appropriate completion of job tasks throughout task lifecycle 
  • *Communicate with team members, lead, supervisor or client supervisor or client on job or deadline issues 
  • *Meet contracted deadlines for accepting, completing, and delivering all work 
  • *Troubleshoot basic equipment problems 
  • *Assist in developing training plans and process maps for the administrative operation 
  • *Deliver training plans to a team of Admins
  • *Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for junior employees 
  • *Interact with clients in person, over the phone, via video or electronically 
  • Prioritize workflow 
  • Performs Quality Assurance on own work and work of others 
  • Answer telephone, emails, and place service calls when needed 
  • Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
  • Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner 
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Minimum (2) years administrative support experience in a professional organization, preferably in the legal or banking industry; or experience performing administrative duties for a Williams Lea client operation for a minimum of (1) year or more.  Formal education and/or training may be considered in lieu of experience
  • Advanced in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong keyboarding and typing skills; able to technically troubleshoot applicable software specific to the business/client
  • Familiar with other software programs for providing administrative support 
  • Strong attention to detail; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must have good organizational skills
  • Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner
  • Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential documents and information with professionalism and discretion
  • Able to exercise good judgment to make decisions that conform to business needs and policy
  • Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level
  • Ability to maintain professional composure when working with immediate deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using equipment/technology/software and hardware necessary to perform job functions
  • Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships
Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.99 - $26.59 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans