Administrative Assistants for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organizational Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    29%
    Associate's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Stanford University
    • Stanford University School of Medicine
    • Coforge
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    80%
    1-2 years
    20%

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026

Administrative Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $74,513 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,800 – $101,317 yearly
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  • Administrative Assistant

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMeeting FacilitationSchedule Management
  • Administrative Associate III

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Office SpecialistDriver's LicenseCPRSenior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human Resources

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Administrative Assistant

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Office
  • Shared Services Office Administrator / Purchasing Specialist

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOperations Management
  • Administrative Coordinator

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHA

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHome Care
  • Executive Assistant

    Milpitas, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft Outlook

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What's the average time to fill an administrative assistant role?

The average time to fill an administrative assistant role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do administrative assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an administrative assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for administrative assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for administrative assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to administrative assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to administrative assistants include: office administrator / operations coordinator, executive assistant and administrative & operations coordinator.

What level of education is common for an administrative assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an administrative assistant in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an administrative assistant?

Most administrative assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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