Insights/August 2, 2022·1 min

What does a general admin assistant do?

**A general admin assistant keeps the day-to-day paperwork and coordination of a business moving: preparing documents, keeping spreadsheets and calendars current, sending agreement

A general admin assistant keeps the day-to-day paperwork and coordination of a business moving: preparing documents, keeping spreadsheets and calendars current, sending agreements and addendums and following up until they are signed, booking business travel, and staying in touch with past clients.

What does a general admin assistant handle?

This general admin role covered:

  • Preparing documents
  • Updating Excel documents and Google Calendar daily or as needed for scheduling
  • Sending retainer agreements to clients, including when there is a trial
  • Creating agreements and sending them to clients
  • Sending addendums
  • Following up on documents to make sure they are signed
  • Following up with past clients by email, LinkedIn and other social media platforms
  • Booking business travel, personal or for the team
  • Completing credit card authorization forms for car rentals and flights, when needed
  • Shipping audio visual equipment
  • Following up with staff by call, text or email so the right categories and notes go into data sheets or staff-tracking software
  • Creating portfolio marketing for the company

How much does a general admin assistant cost?

A Cyberbacker costs $1,000 to $1,800 a month part-time (up to 20 hours a week) or $1,500 to $3,500 a month full-time (more than 20 hours a week), depending on the role and the experience it requires. See pricing for what moves a role within its range.

Frequently asked questions

What does a general administrative assistant do?

They prepare documents, keep spreadsheets and calendars current, send agreements and addendums and follow up until they are signed, book business travel, and keep in touch with past clients.

Can a virtual assistant handle general admin work?

Yes. Every task in this role, from document preparation to travel booking and client follow-up, is done remotely.

Is general admin support part-time or full-time?

Either. Part-time covers up to 20 hours a week and full-time covers more than 20.

How do I apply for general admin roles at Cyberbacker?

Applications are handled entirely on the careers site. Open roles, requirements and how to apply are at cyberbackercareers.com.

What could you accomplish with the right support?

In 30 minutes, we'll learn about your goals, challenges, and where your time is going. Together, we'll identify the right Cyberbacker support to give you more time to focus on what matters most.