When working as a first-time administrative assistant, you can expect on-the-job training and guidance from a more experienced team member. Under this guidance, you learn to perform clerical tasks such as sending official emails, answering phones, managing calendars, placing office supply orders, preparing memos, filing paperwork, and arranging staff meetings. Tracking electronic and hard copy files, handling mail and faxes, and providing aid to other staff are also routine tasks for an administrative assistant. You may coordinate a schedule, communicate with executives, create and track invoices, and assist with other duties and responsibilities as you become more confident in the office environment.