office assistant

noun
UK /ˈɒfɪs əˈsɪstənt/
US /ˈɔːfɪs əˈsɪstənt/

A person who helps do the jobs in an office.

The office assistant answered the phone and sorted the mail.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A worker who keeps an office tidy and organized.

The office assistant made sure the meeting room was ready.

3. A helper who does typing, copying, and other small tasks.

She asked the office assistant to copy the papers.

4. A person who greets visitors and helps staff in a workplace.

The office assistant welcomed the guests at the front desk.