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Project assistant (m/f/d)

targeted support for the project management

As a project assistant you have a lot of freedom in your choice of employer. You are independent of a specific field and can work for different companies. Your task is to relieve the respective project manager. For this purpose, you will take on numerous administrative tasks and act as an interface between the project manager (m/f/d) and the project team. The demand for qualified project assistants is constantly increasing, because project work is becoming established in more and more companies.

Project Assistant

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THIS IS HOW GOOD THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE FOR PROJECT ASSISTANTS ON THE JOB MARKET

The profession of project assistant is in great demand in companies of all economic sectors and in public administration. Important for this job are successfully completed commercial training or a degree with a business focus. Employees who are responsible for resource and budget planning in addition to administrative tasks are particularly in demand. Depending on the company and the importance of the project, good promotion opportunities and career prospects open up for you as a project assistant.

PROJECT ASSISTANCE DUTIES:
THE VARIOUS TASKS

Project assistants take over administrative tasks according to the instructions of the project management and ensure a smooth flow of communication between all parties involved. The project assistant (m/f/d) is often involved in all phases of the respective project, which results in a wide variety of tasks. In addition to classic assistance tasks such as correspondence and deadline management, the project assistant also participates in project planning and documentation.

The most important tasks of the assistance are:

Planning of personnel structures
Support with the preparation of project plans
Management of the project office
Internal and external communication
Preparation and follow-up of meetings and presentations
Acting as stand-in for the project manager
General organisational tasks

Which hard skills and soft skills
should project assistants have?

Project assistants should be proficient in applying standard project management methods. Furthermore, they should have a good command of MS Office and the common project planning tools and be familiar with the relevant industry and the company’s business environment. Project assistants should possess a large range of soft skills, be able to work proactively and always think ahead.

Industry knowledge
Good communication skills and team spirit
Organisational talent
A structured way of working
Analytical skills
A high level of personal responsibility and self-discipline

PROJECT ASSISTANT SALARY
THIS IS HOW MUCH A PROJECT ASSISTANT EARNS ON AVERAGE.

The salary of project assistants depends on the location of the company as well as professional experience, additional qualifications and references. The starting salary averages 35,000 euros gross annually, but can increase to 40,000 to 50,000 euros over time. On average, project assistants are paid the highest salaries in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.