Virtual Assistant

Temporary Remote Work

We are looking for an assistant to provide administrative support to our team while working remotely. You will perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements. For this role, a strong Internet connection is required, along with experience using communication tools like Skype. Ultimately, you should be able to handle administrative projects and deliver high-quality work under minimum supervision.

Prospect of the Role of Virtual Administrative Assistant

A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who specializes in offering administrative services to clients from a remote location, usually a home office. Typical tasks a virtual assistant might perform include scheduling appointments, making phone calls, making travel arrangements, and managing email accounts.

Responsibilities

Respond to emails and phone calls

Schedule meetings

Book travel and accommodations

Manage a contact list

Prepare... customer spreadsheets and keep online records

Organize managers’ calendars

Perform market research

Create presentations, as assigned

Address employee’s administrative queries

Provide customer service as first point of contact

Skills

Proven experience as an assistant working remotely or relevant role

Familiarity with current technologies, like desktop sharing, cloud services and VoIP

Experience with word-processing software and spreadsheets (e.g. MS Office)

Knowledge of online calendars and scheduling (e.g. Google Calendar)

Excellent phone, email and instant messaging communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Solid organizational skills

Qualifications

High school diploma; additional qualifications as an Administrator or Executive Assistant are a plus