Administrative assistants play an important role in organizing, managing, and keeping an office running. Most administrative assistants are responsible for clerical and organizational tasks like file organizing, scheduling appointments, assisting other staff members, and drafting correspondences or messages.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review and maintain written and computer files, plus conduct data entry
• Assist in the coordination of administrative functions, including budget, personnel, meetings, and clerical duties
• Research and collect information
• Help implement new programs, procedures, methods, and systems
• Responsible for preparation of confidential documents and reports
• Maintain meeting minutes
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and conferences