Administrative assistants support the efficient running of an office by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. These tasks can include:
Front desk: Greeting visitors, answering phones, and managing mail and packages
Calendar management: Scheduling meetings and appointments
Communication: Responding to emails, drafting and editing documents, and preparing meeting agendas
Filing: Maintaining physical and digital filing systems, and keeping track of inventory
Office supplies: Ordering and overseeing office supplies and food deliveries
Equipment: Operating and maintaining office equipment, such as printers, copiers, and fax machines
Database management: Inputting and updating information in databases and spreadsheets