Office AssistantAn Office Assistant is responsible for keeping the office supplied and organized. This involves lots of small duties, but their overall responsibilities are essential. Office Assistants are responsible for things like: excellent communication abilities, including speaking, writing and active listening great customer service skills, including a personable and positive attitude high typing speed and accuracy good computer skills, including basic troubleshooting and using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email software applications problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities ability to work independently with little-to-no supervision keen attention to detail overseeing clerical tasks, such as sorting and sending mail maintaining files flexibility and the ability to prioritize new tasks as they come in time management customer service