Administrative Tasks:
Calendar Management: Scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, and managing the employer's calendar to avoid conflicts.
Travel Arrangements: Booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, and handling travel documents.
Correspondence: Managing emails, phone calls, and other forms of communication, often acting as a first point of contact.
Document Management: Filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents, both physical and digital.
Meeting Support: Preparing meeting rooms, taking minutes, and distributing information.
Report Preparation: Creating and editing reports, presentations, and other documents.
Database Management: Maintaining and updating databases and contact lists.
Personal and Household Management:
Errand Running: Handling tasks like shopping, paying bills, and managing household supplies.
Event Planning: Organizing social events, conferences, and other gatherings.
Personal Shopping: Assisting with personal shopping needs.
Home Management: In some cases, PAs may also assist with home maintenance tasks.
Other Responsibilities:
Research: Conducting research on various topics as requested by the employer.
Gatekeeping: Screening calls, emails, and visitors to protect the employer's time.
Communication: Acting as a point of contact between the employer and internal/external parties.
Project Coordination: Helping to manage projects by tracking timelines and providing updates.
Prioritization: Helping the employer prioritize tasks and manage their workload.