Administrative Assistant
An administrative assistant is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties include supporting managers and employees by assisting them with daily office needs and maintaining the organization’s general administrative activities.
To be successful in this position, an administrative assistant will:
- Answer and direct telephone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Make travel and meeting arrangements
- Prepare reports and maintain appropriate filing systems
- Act as the initial point of contact for internal and external clients
- Provide information by answering questions and requests
- Work well in a team-oriented environment
Qualifications and Education
- High school diploma required
- Previous experience as an administrative assistant
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Familiarity with operating office equipment such as printers and fax machines
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
As an administrative assistant, you will be working closely with people, so professionalism is a must when assisting clients and employees, whether on the telephone or in person.