Associate in Applied Science - Office Technology & Administration - Administrative Assistant

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Administrative Assistant is designed for persons interested in working in an office or administrative support position in the private or public sector. The program equips the student with a variety of skills used in large or small businesses through the study of keyboarding, formatting, communications, human relations, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other related courses.

Graduates may work with state, county, or other municipal agencies as well as private industry. Typical duties may include formatting documents, composing business correspondence, filing, and performing receptionist functions. With experience, graduates of the Office Technology & Administration program may advance to leadership positions within their organizations. Technical skills and the ability to adapt to new situations will be important to career advancement