Administrative and executive assistants play an important role in a wide variety of industries, and these professionals are crucial to keeping many offices running smoothly. Responsibilities vary from position to position but often include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the office
Organizing and maintaining files and records, both paper and electronic
Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments
Managing projects and conducting research
Purchasing supplies
Preparing and editing correspondence, reports and presentations
Making travel and guest arrangements
Planning and coordinating events
Administrative assistants and executive assistants can be found working in schools, government agencies and corporate settings across a broad range of industries. Gain the communication and planning skills needed to successfully run an office through the online CareerStep* program.
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