I believe the general rule is Executive Assistant if you are supporting a VP or above, Administrative Assistant for below the VP level.

Would you call a Dr a Nurse or a Nurse a Dr? There are varying differences between a secretary and an executive assistant.

While we are on the subject of titles, one I would like to see go away is "Admin"! I picture someone popping gum and filing her nails! I much prefer Assistant since it more accurately describes what we do.

To address the question, I believe an Executive Assistant would report to the General Manager, not the Assistant General Manager. In my experience, "Executive Assistant" usually indicates an assistant to an executive. I suppose it really comes down to what your company guidelines say regarding titles.

B.J. In my experience, Executive Assistants report to VPs (all variations), Presidents, Co-Presidents anyone in the Executive positions in the company. The Upper Tier of the Organizational Chart.

Administative Assistants report to Managers, Directors, General Managers and so forth. Normally, the 2nd Tier of the Organizational Chart.

However, if the General Manager is the highest tier of your company's organizational chart then the person would be an Executive Assistant.

This is set up as a promotional ladder for administrative staff members.. if I'm not mistaken the path is, Receptionist, Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant (normally is the highest). However, once the person reaches that level they normally evolve into a position of more responsibility such as Associate and/or Office Manager.

I hope this helps.

Admin Asst, because executive is an asst for much higher up than a general manager, so the work is generally more demanding and they handle more sensitive company information.

I work for a VP and in our company I am an Administrative Assistant though I do the work of an Executive Assistant. In our company the only Executive Assistants work for Sr. VP's and above.

I have noticed over the years that we as "admin's" have had a tough time arguing the proper name for title sake. I have been referred to as a secretary, administrative assistant, office manager, though I never minded as long as my pay reflected correctly on my check. My proper title is Senior Executive Assistant. According to Office Team, and for your viewing pleasure, I present to you the Administrative Position Titles in order. (Please remember: each company size, pay and requirements for this type of work differ.)

1. Senior Executive Assistant 2. Executive Assistant 3. Senior Admin Asst. 4. Admin Asst. 5. Senior Office/ Facilities Mgr 6. Office Manager 6. Human Resources Asst. 7. Marketing Assistant 8. Sales Assistant 9. Mortgate Asst 10. Research Assistant 11. Project Coordinator 12. Project Asst ...........so on an so forth.

Hope this helps....