Assign Executive Assistant Pairings
- 10 Oct 2023
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Assign Executive Assistant Pairings
- Updated on 10 Oct 2023
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Article summary
Dialpad offers an Executive Assistant Pairing feature allowing users and admins to assign team members to handle calls, schedule meetings, and manage call volume. Both users and admins can create pairings, with admins able to pair anyone in the company. Once a pairing is made, the assistant can accept calls on behalf of the executive. Admins can easily add new pairings through the Office Settings. Users can also create pairings for themselves or submit requests to become an assistant. The feature works on all Dialpad connected devices and is included in all plans. Each account can have up to 25 pairings, with one assistant able to field calls for multiple executives.
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Do you have an Executive Assistant? With Dialpad's Executive Assistant (EA) Pairing feature, you can assign a team member to handle your incoming calls, schedule meetings, help manage your call volume, and screen your calls.
Let's dive into the details.
Who can use this feature
Executive Assistant pairings are available to Dialpad Ai Voice and Ai Sales customers.
If you're on a mixed license account, users with a Contact Center license cannot be a part of an Executive Assistant pairing.
Who can create executive assistant pairings?
Both users and admins can create Executive Assistant pairings
- A user can accept or decline requests for themselves to be an Executive or an EA
- Admins can make pairings for anyone in the company
Once an Executive Assistant pairing is made, the user designated as an assistant can accept calls on the executive's behalf (for calls to their direct line only).
Shared line calls will not go through to the assistant.
Be sure to read this Help Center article about working as an Executive Assistant.
Add an EA pairing - Admin
If you're an admin, adding a new EA pairing couldn't be easier.
From Dialpad.com
- Select Office Settings
- Navigate to Executive-Assistant
- Select Add new Executive-Assistant pair
- Enter the name of the Executive
- Enter the name of the Assistant
- If you're on a Pro or Enterprise plan, you can choose to allow the Assistant permission to view the Executive's voicemail, transcripts, and recordings
- Select Add
Add an EA pairing - User
As a Dialpad user, you can create an EA pairing for yourself, or submit a request to become an Assistant.
To start, head to Your Settings from Dialpad.com
- Navigate to Executive-Assistant
- Choose between adding a new Assistant or adding a new Executive
- Select the person from your company and assign their permissions
- Select Send Request
Once you send the request, the Assistant and/or Executive must approve the pairing before you'll start receiving calls on their behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Will the executive assistant feature work on my tablet too?
Yes! This feature works across all Dialpad-connected devices.
Does the executive assistant feature cost extra?
Nope, this is a standard business feature that’s available across all Dialpad plans.
How many executive assistant pairings can exist in my Dialpad account?
You can have up to 25 Executive Assistant pairings per plan.
Can an executive have more than one assistant?
Yes, you can have several Assistants per Executive.
Can one assistant field phone calls for multiple executives?
Yes, one Assistant can field calls on behalf of multiple Executives. Just keep in mind that the maximum of 25 pairings per office — each of these will count towards that limitation.
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