Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.

Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.

Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.

Maintain scheduling and event calendars.

Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.

Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.

Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.

Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.

Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.

Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.

Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.

Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.

Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.

Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff.