Filling diverse roles as office managers, event planners, operations managers and even maintenance workers – often having unique job descriptions based on the needs of their employer. Getting the job can require organization, respect, problem-solving skills, resourcefulness and responsibility are essential. Administrative assistants often find themselves wearing many hats and juggling tasks. At times, they're enlisted as project managers, a role which requires advanced organization and planning skills. Administrative assistants provide support at all levels of an organization. For nearly any administrative assistant, good writing and verbal communication skills are required, as well as experience with Word processing and spreadsheets. These skills can be acquired through high school vocational programs, one- to two-year office administration programs