Administrative Assistant Job Description

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Administrative Assistant job description

This Administrative Assistant job description template is optimized for posting to online job boards
or careers pages and easy to customize for your company. Similar job titles include: Administration
Manager, Executive Administrative Assistant, Front Office Manager, Office Manager and Secretary.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

Handle administrative requests and queries from senior managers

Organizing and scheduling appointments with admin software

Planning meetings and taking detailed minutes

Job brief

We are looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and
clerical tasks. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and
employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative
activities.

What does an Administrative Assistant do?

Administrative Assistant responsibilities include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing
reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral
and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools, like MS Excel and
office equipment. If you also have previous experience as a Secretary or Executive administrative
assistant and familiarity within our industry, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, a successful Admin Assistant should ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day
operation of our office.

Responsibilities

Answer and direct phone calls

Organize and schedule appointments


Plan meetings and take detailed minutes

Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms

Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports

Develop and maintain a filing system

Update and maintain office policies and procedures

Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers

Maintain contact lists

Book travel arrangements

Submit and reconcile expense reports

Provide general support to visitors

Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior
managers

Requirements

Proven experience as an administrative assistant, virtual assistant or office admin assistant

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines

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

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plu

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