Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
The core duties and responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant revolve around supporting others. Their job duties can vary widely, not just from job to job, but from day to day at the same job. On any given day, they may perform a variety of tasks, such as:
* Answer phones and greet visitors
* Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
* Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
* Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence
* Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
* Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
* Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping

Requirements and skills
* Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Office Admin Assistant
* Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
* Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
* Attention to detail and problem solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus