Job Description
IT Administrative Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization efficiently, but have to be specially skilled in the nature of the business: computers and information technology, sometimes graphic design, project design, vendor management and more. IT Admins will normally support key executives, but more likely will be . They will also aid in more advanced responsibilities, like researching, letter drafting, even marketing and sales assistance.

All administrative work takes a great deal of dedication, motivation and tact. In this case it also calls for an extra comfort with technology and openness to training. When figuring out if becoming an IT Assistant is the best fit for you, ask and answer the following questions:

• Can you keep close track of confidential information?
• Can you multitask with great accuracy and attention to detail?
• Do you enjoy keeping current with new technologies via research and reading?
• Do you enjoy changing gears on a moment’s notice?

Median Salary
$31,000

Education Requirements
An IT Assistant must have a high school degree or equivalent certification. More than ever, however, employers are demanding advanced degrees from all Administrative Assistants. Two options are earning either your Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree. The most popular tracks are Office Skills or Business Administration, or a degree in a field applicable to the organization you are working in, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Internet Marketing, etc.