What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
Because of the advanced training this program provides, our graduates can
enter administrative support positions at any level. Students will find positions
with large corporations, small businesses, government organizations, and
more.
Administrative assistants often support the work of one or more senior executives—preparing presentations, answering phones, handling correspondence,
and responding to various needs of the business as they arise.
What is the Outlook for Job Opportunities and Pay?
With the continued development of new technologies, companies are relying
heavily on administrative professionals to handle more diverse tasks
and responsibilities. Job openings are plentiful for well-qualified individuals
with strong computer skills.
Employers will seek those who have an education and demonstrated expertise. When you graduate you will have both. Your certificate or degree will show employers that you can make a significant contribution to the workplace.
Salaries for those with degrees are much higher than those entering the job market with just a high school diploma.
All AAS degrees can be expanded into four-year Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
– Interest in a business career
– Enjoyment of working with others
– Attention to detail
– Keyboarding proficiency is a plus
– College-level reading skills
– Fluency in the English language
What Will You Learn to Do?
– Manage and maintain all aspects of an office environment
– Master the use of the latest workplace technology and computer software for word processing, presentations,spreadsheets, databases, and electronic calendars
– Make travel arrangements
– Plan and schedule meetings
– Use e-tools such as the the internet/ e-mail
– Supervise employees
– Work as a team and self-directed.
– Communicate professionally, both in person and in writing
– Make decisions and solve problems
– Operate and maintain office equipment
Other Office Career Options
We also offer an Office Specialist program that can be completed in one year.
We also offer two year programs that prepare students to enter the workplace as a Legal Adminstrative Assistant and/or Accounting Specialist.
Call for more information 426-1431.
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