What are office support jobs?

Office support professionals handle a variety of administrative and support duties for all types of companies. Employers may call these positions “office support administrator,” “office support specialist,” or “office support assistant.” Your responsibilities in an office support position typically include scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, performing basic research, and doing other organization-related tasks such as data entry. In some situations, you may be responsible for facilitating communications with your employer’s clients or partners. You may need to know about your company's industry and business well enough to answer basic questions during these communications.