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Administrative Assistant

Based on 36 assessments

39% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Administrative Assistant profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
62%
Realistic risk
39%
Research benchmark ?
74%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Administrative Assistants score between 35% and 42%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 31%
43% · p90
On-screen work 59%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 12%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 30%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Administrative Assistant, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Scheduling and coordinating meetings: arranging appointments, sending calendar invites, rescheduling as needed, and preparing meeting agendas or materials.
32% DD 50%
Providing general support: assisting colleagues with ad-hoc tasks, coordinating with other departments, and helping with event planning or logistics.
deep expertise
16% AA 4%
Handling phone calls: answering incoming calls, directing calls to the appropriate person, taking messages, and making outbound calls for routine matters.
some context needed
15% AA 2%
Managing and organizing emails: sorting incoming emails, responding to routine inquiries, flagging important messages for follow-up, and maintaining email folders.
deep expertise social element
14% DD 27%
Office supply management: ordering and maintaining inventory of office supplies, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring supplies are stocked.
13% AA 11%
Assisting with travel arrangements: booking flights, hotels, and transportation, preparing itineraries, and managing expense reports.
5% DD 63%
Document preparation and editing: creating, formatting, and proofreading documents such as reports, presentations, memos, and spreadsheets.
1% DD 63%
Data entry and record keeping: inputting information into databases or spreadsheets, updating records, and ensuring data accuracy.
1% AD 45%

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