The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of an administrative assistant. It outlines that an administrative assistant relieves their employer of various office tasks and acts as a liaison between the boss and company. The document also describes the key skills needed for the role, including conceptual skills like problem-solving, interpersonal skills such as communication and relationship building, and technical skills involving computer and specialized industry knowledge. Maintaining effective communication, both internal and external, is emphasized as important for an administrative assistant.