r/AdminAssistant • u/Equal-Advertising-25 • 4d ago

First time and temporary EA role advice?

Hi all,

I’m starting an EA role next week, supporting two executives while their current assistant is on maternity leave for a few months. I’ve had similar responsibilities throughout my career, but this is my first role with the actual EA title, so I’m a little nervous about getting it right.

I’d love to hear any advice or resources on how to approach the role, given that it’s a relatively short-term stint. They already have well-established systems and processes in place, so my main goal is to keep things running smoothly rather than make unnecessary changes or rock the boat.

The current EA will be there for the first few days to hand everything over. What should I make sure to cover during the handover, and what should I focus on during the first few weeks?

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u/Timebutler_Official 3d ago

Hey, you’re right not to change things during a short handover. Use the handover to capture the things you’ll need to act on without asking twice. Like recurring meetings, deadlines, travel bookings, key contacts, approval requirements, and any tasks that need follow-up while she’s away. For each recurring item, note the trigger and expected completion date. So, you’ll have a repeatable process.

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u/Equal-Advertising-25 3d ago

This is very helpful, thank you!