How do they match: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

  • Personal Assistant
  • Personal Secretary

  • Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

  • Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
  • Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
  • Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

  • Record personnel information.
  • Refer customers to appropriate personnel.
  • Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
  • Train personnel.