ABOUT VIRTUAL ADMIN JOBS - As a virtual administrative assistant, the employer will expect you to perform routine clerical duties and organizational work. This may include organizing files (paper and digital), write business correspondence, draft messages and memos, schedule appointments, and support staff workers above and below you.

Working virtually will allow you to handle most of the tasks via a home office. The employer may require you to install company software which will enable your computer to interact with the company's computer system to perform administrative duties.

Most virtual assistants have a fax machine, a videoconferencing service such as Skype, a landline phone or cell phone, and basic office equipment such as a printer.

Your administrative tasks may include knowing how to use a spreadsheet program such as Excel, MS-Word for word processing, database management, and other applications such as WordPress to post content.

Administrative assistants make up the largest (and lower paid) class of all administrative workers, such as executive secretaries, legal secretaries, and medical assistants. The average hourly rate that you can expect is between $10 and $18 dollars per hour. If you have specialized skills, such as skills in medical writing, the employer will pay you more per hour.

The jobs for virtual assistants is expected to grow about 14 percent this year, which is about average for similar jobs in this industry.

This section of our website help you find current virtual admin jobs that allow you to work from home for employers