What is an Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant?

An administrative staff performs necessary bookkeeping activities and maintains weekly schedules of employees. They provide support to a company and act as the point of contact for all employees. They also manage office supplies stock and place orders as well as maintain and update company databases. An administrative staff prepares reports and presentations with statistical data as assigned, and they earn a median sum of $61,000 annually or $29 per hour.

The administrative staff is tasked with performing multi-tasking duties and coordinating direct mailings. They schedule complex activities, meetings, and events while writing reports and maintaining electronic and physical files. They also coordinate workspace, computer, and supplies for new employees with the IT department as well as resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports and finding solutions.

Administrative staff typically have an associate's degree in business administration or a similar role and experience with accounting software. They are expected to have attention to detail and the ability to keep records and files organized. Employers mostly prefer candidates with the ability to identify errors and solve problems.