As more and more businesses become remote, administrative specialists will increase in demand and take on a role called virtual assistants. Surprisingly, there is an art to organizing paperwork, arranging schedules, managing correspondence, and attending to customer inquiries.
Besides performing the primary clerical tasks, administrative specialists also help in preparing minutes, developing presentation summaries, conducting research and analysis as well as maintaining electronic databases.
Employers require a minimum high school diploma but prefer administrative specialists that have a bachelor's degree. The salary is, on average, $21 per hour and is a market that is not crowded and offers a low barrier to entry. This role is fitting for someone who loves organizing things and scheduling activities. If you are entrepreneurial enough, you can even set up your own virtual assistant platform.