Updated June 01, 2022
A remote assistant is a self-employed person who performs administrative tasks for a company remotely, typically from a home office. Remote assistants might specialize in certain areas, such as social media management, but many provide general clerical support as needed.
Salary (Median Pay)
For secretaries and administrative assistants.
- Salary: $40,990/yr
- Hourly Rate: $19.71/hr
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handling correspondence;
- Transcribing documents;
- Organizing files;
- Coordinating schedules;
- Making travel arrangements;
- Assisting with accounting; and
- Providing customer service support.
Qualifications
- High school diploma;
- Associate’s degree preferred;
- Proficiency with office software;
- Customer service experience;
- Excellent time management skills; and
- Attentive to detail.