As a work from home office assistant, you provide virtual administrative services for your employer. In this role, you may manage an executive’s schedule, take phone calls, deliver messages, compose emails, and otherwise provide remote support. Many aspects of this job vary by employer, and some remote office assistants serve as extra help for any department that needs assistance. For example, you may help an executive organize files and information one day, then work on SEO or hiring efforts the next. Work from home office assistants frequently use voice over IP (VoIP) programs to communicate with staff or clients, as well as a webcam to participate in conferences or other events.