Administrative assistants support the efficient running of an office by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. These tasks can include:Front desk: Greeting visitors, answering phones, and managing mail and packagesCalendar management: Scheduling meetings and appointmentsCommunication: Responding to emails, drafting and editing documents, and preparing meeting agendasFiling: Maintaining physical and digital filing systems, and keeping track of inventoryOffice supplies: Ordering and overseeing office supplies and food deliveriesEquipment: Operating and maintaining office equipment, such as printers, copiers, and fax machinesDatabase management: Inputting and updating information in databases and spreadsheets