Automation index
How much of a Admin assistant’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already handle the first pass: repeat tickets, stock emails, a simple reset. The odd case, the angry customer, and fraud still need a person.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Admin assistant
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#29 / 703
View rankingAdmin assistant
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- company policies
- use spreadsheets software
- disseminate internal communications
- maintain internal communication systems
- file documents
- organise business documents
- monitor staff absences
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6014.00· ESCO/ISCO 4120
IS WORK OVER?
Local police officer
19%
#591 / 703
View rankingLocal police officer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Shift, the pad and the radar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the fight and the one who is drunk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Traffic, the crash and not covering the dead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Premises, closing time and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The note, the court and not dressing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get there, and not inflaming the fight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ticket pads
- street fights
- crashes
- closing time
- radar
- notes to court
- local shifts
- drink
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412