What happens if my virtual assistant goes on vacation or gets sick?

On Professional and Full-Time packages, a trained backup assistant covers for them.

On Professional and Full-Time packages, a trained backup assistant covers for them. On smaller packages, unused hours roll over to the next month, and your account manager helps with anything urgent.

Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

What a Administrative Assistant Does

Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:

  • File organization in Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint
  • Meeting notes and action-item follow-up
  • Online forms, renewals and account admin
  • Email inbox management, filtering and drafted replies
  • Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders

They already work in tools like Asana, Google Workspace, Zoom and Trello. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $240 ($12.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $456 ($11.40 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $864 ($10.80 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,632 ($10.20 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $324 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $456. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Is It Safe to Give a Virtual Assistant Access? Passwords, NDAs, Contracts and HIPAA.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

What happens if my virtual assistant goes on vacation or gets sick?

On Professional and Full-Time packages, a trained backup assistant covers for them. On smaller packages, unused hours roll over to the next month, and your account manager helps with anything urgent.

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost?

Administrative Assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($12.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

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