Office Assistants perform many different and ad hoc duties in an office. Their tasks are typically delegated by an office manager or administrator. They are often given the title of administrative assistants or secretaries. Assistants may work with managers, directors, or executives. Some employers offer each managerial staff an administrative assistant to help with their responsibilities. Others allow departments to have one office assistant.
An office assistant’s responsibility can be more focused. Depending on the company, they may train entry-level administrative staff or interns. Senior assistants aid with human resource responsibilities such as interviewing and performance assessments. Usually office assistants were to perform tedious functions around the office but presently they do more job specific functions to help their managers.
The responsibilities of an Office Assistant includes:
• Typing up documents
• Filling
• Preparing reports
• Keeping records
• Maintaining employee contact information
• Dispersing internal and external printed, and electronic communication
• Completing errands
• Sourcing and ordering office supplies
• Faxing
• Answering phone calls
• Copying and binding documents
• Entering data
• Taking meeting notes

Expertise can include:
• Computer hardware and software proficiency
• Online research
• Enduring work stress
• Prioritizing tasks
• Communicating and listening
• Relating to diverse people
• Following instructions
• Initiative and independence
• Respectful and courteous
• Detail oriented and organized
• Discreet and professional
• Typing and word processing
• Multitasking  

An Office Assistant typically has several qualifications, certificates, diplomas, and associates. Regardless, they are expected to have the requisite skills to operate in a professional office setting. They are expected to be computer literate, courteous, amicable, and have excellent telephone skills.