Staff Assistants support the staff of a company or organization, assuring that their operations run efficiently and helping other staff members to adequately fill their roles. They also provide administrative support to staff members, often answering calls and emails or scheduling appointments. Staff Assistants follow the directions of the staff members they serve and often also work under the supervision of an Administrative Supervisor or someone similar. They can work in a wide variety of settings, from governmental organizations to healthcare facilities to sales companies.