What is a part-time administrative assistant at The Middle?

An administrative assistant supports your business operations by managing clerical tasks, paperwork, schedules, correspondence, databases and other professional tasks. These positions are flexible, not full-time or office-bound.

How is an administrative assistant different from a personal assistant?

An administrative assistant focuses on business-oriented tasks (clerical, scheduling, email, documents), whereas a personal assistant handles more personal or household tasks. Our administrative assistants may work remotely or occasionally in-person, and assist with mostly professional duties.

Where are administrative assistants placed?

The Middle places part-time administrative assistants in Los Angeles and New York City, including Brooklyn and Queens.

Are there full-time administrative assistant roles?

No — The Middle does not place full-time administrative assistants. All are part-time and flexible.

What are the costs and fees for hiring an administrative assistant?

Administrative assistants charge hourly rates between $25-35/hr depending on experience. If you decide to hire a candidate introduced by The Middle, there is a one-time placement fee of $575, and you pay the assistant directly.

How quickly can I receive matches after submitting a request?

We aim to send candidate matches within about one week of receiving your Client Questionnaire; allow up to two weeks depending on demand and availability.

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Part-Time Household Manager in NYC

Searching for a House Manager? We’re an alternative most people don’t know.

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Household support from the same personal assistant each week, for 5–20 hours.

If you're searching for a house manager in NYC, you may think a full-time hire dedicated to running your home is the only option. That's one option, but it's not the only one. A part-time personal assistant can take on house manager responsibilities, handling maintenance, vendors, stocking household supplies, and scheduling.

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Household-Focused Personal Assistant vs. Traditional House Manager

Here's what we offer: a personal assistant who takes on house manager duties, not a full-time, live-in estate hire. For a lot of NYC homes, that's actually the better fit: less overhead, more flexibility, and support that scales with what your home actually needs, not more than that. If your home's needs are steady but don't require someone on-site full time, a part-time personal assistant who can carry out household manager duties could be the right fit for you.

What House-Manager Work Looks Like When Your PA Takes It On

Your personal assistant becomes the point person for your property: following up on maintenance requests, coordinating with your building's management office, tracking supplies before you run out, and overseeing any vendors who come through. It's the same household manager responsibilities, just handled part-time.

A typical week might include chasing down a work order, coordinating contractor access under your building's specific protocols, and staying ahead of recurring maintenance. Your assistant becomes the consistent point of contact.

Finding a Personal Assistant Who Can Take This On

We match you with a NYC personal assistant experienced in this kind of work: someone comfortable coordinating vendors, tracking a home's operational needs, and acting as a reliable point of contact. We offer the same care a dedicated house manager agency would bring, our arrangement just looks different. You interview our shortlist, choose your favorite, and hire a personal assistant directly. There's a one-time placement fee of $750 (only due if you hire); after that, you work together on your own terms.

Part-Time Household Manager Responsibilities

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Track package deliveries
Manage family calendar(s)
Letting in service contractors
Researching vendors
Dry cleaning & managing laundry services
Mail packages
Overseeing maintenance or renovations
Coordinating kids’ activities
Grocery shopping
Errands
Tracking household subscriptions
Stocking supplies

Reasons to Bring On Part-Time House Manager Support

Time savings: Stop carrying the “invisible load” of managing a household. Delegate the maintenance follow-ups, service management, and routine stocking to a dedicated part-time personal assistant.
Stress reduction: Rest easy knowing upkeep and supplies are covered.
Real flexibility: Get part-time household manager support without a full-time house manager staff member.
Operational consistency: One steady point of contact, not a scramble every time something breaks.

Keep your home running smoothly while you tackle work in the city.

Fill out our Client Questionnaire and let's find the right fit for your home.

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FAQs

Not quite. This is a part-time personal assistant handling house manager responsibilities, not a full-time hire. It's a great fit if your home's needs don't require someone on-site every day.
Yes. If you've already got a cleaner or other occasional help, a NYC personal assistant helping with house manager duties can act as the point of contact and keep things coordinated.
Many NYC buildings have their own entry protocols. Your personal assistant can coordinate directly with your doorman or super or be present for scheduled visits.
We only charge a one-time placement fee to match you with candidates. After that, you pay your personal assistant their hourly wages directly.