assistant, helper, supporter, help - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"

executive secretary - a secretary having administrative duties and responsibilities

receptionist - a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors

social secretary - a personal secretary who handles your social correspondence and appointments

amanuensis, shorthand typist, stenographer - someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)