Administrative Associate Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Administrative Associate includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Reporting to management and executing instructions.
  • Liaising with management and staff regarding administrative matters.
  • Scheduling and managing meetings, conferences, workshops, and special events.
  • Making travel arrangements, coordinating conference calls, and handling RSVPs for events.
  • Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information and correspondence.
  • Keeping track of account balances and managing petty cash.
  • Approving expenditure and issuing payments to vendors and suppliers.
  • Verifying timesheets and processing payroll.
  • Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and replacement of office equipment and furniture.
  • Hiring and training new Office Administrators.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Administrative Associate duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Administrative Associate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.