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Administrative Assistant

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Jobs available locally

13,419

Demand Locally

+0 %

Annual Wage Range

$28,107 – $60,038

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Jobs available locally

2,391

Demand Locally

+0 %

Annual Wage Range

$44,430 – $91,545

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Jobs available locally

1,605

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$71,299 – $176,263

Program Level:

Degrees, Certificates, Online

Program Type:

Face-to-Face, Fully Online

Department:

Business and Entrepreneurship

Institute:

Business & Entrepreneurship

College:

SAC

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What is the Administrative Assistant program?

This program prepares you for careers in today’s office environment. You’ll get the in-depth technical skills you need to begin your career, with certificate programs that give you high-demand skills and serve as the foundation for your associate degree.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn word processing, spreadsheet preparation, presentation and database skills for entry-level positions. You’ll get quality instruction in industry-standard software packages that are used in business, industry and government settings, with many hours of hands-on computer experience.

What can I do with this course of study?

This program will prepare you for a career as an office manager or administrative assistant. The certificates available in this program will train you for positions such as a bookkeeping assistant, receptionist, office clerk, or entry-level secretary.

What's special about our program?

This program helps you begin your career quickly, with certificates that provide the skills you need to begin working in an office setting as you pursue your associate degree. Some options are available fully online, providing extra flexibility.

Contact Us

Dr. Murat Tas
Interim Chair
Oppenheimer Center (OC) 339
(210) 486-0532
mtas@dos5.net

Elizabeth Haan
Program Coordinator
OC 322A
(210) 486-0532
ehaan@dos5.net

Sarah Sparrow
Administrative Service Specialist
OC 322
(210) 486-0531
ssparrow@dos5.net