Updated November 14, 2023
A virtual assistant, also known as a virtual professional, is an employee who works remotely from their home or location of choice. They provide administrative support to companies or individuals and communicate electronically via email, phone, and video conferencing. They conduct the same tasks that an in-person assistant would be responsible for.
Salary (Median Pay)
For secretaries and administrative assistants.
- Salary: $40,560/yr
- Hourly Rate: $19.71/hr
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administrative tasks;
- Arrange travel plans;
- Answer emails and phone calls;
- Calendar management;
- Conduct social tasks;
- Create presentations;
- Issue invoices;
- Manage financial documents such as expense reports;
- Organize files;
- Provide customer service; and
- Schedule appointments and meetings.
Qualifications
- Computer literate and tech-savvy;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- High school diploma or better;
- Proven multi-tasker; and
- Refined written and verbal communication skills.