Administrative Assistant
(10-106-6)

Associate Degree-Two Years

(offered in Eau Claire & River Falls)
General Program Information
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This program has August and January entry dates.

Program Description


Exciting--the office--where careers and decisions are made. This program will help you develop the skills necessary to become a vital part of the business office. You will learn to use software as a tool to help make decisions, prepare documents, coordinate projects, and maintain a smoothly functioning business environment. Working with other professionals individually and in teams is an integral part of this career.

You will develop or enhance the following professional skills in the Administrative Assistant program. The ability to:

• use state-of-the-art word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to create business documents.
• design, create, update, and maintain Web sites.
• interpret, analyze, and present data for decision making.
• communicate instructions in person and via email.
• access information from the Internet and present it for decision making.
• create and use multimedia and graphics in Web and other documents.
• prepare financial documents.
• establish priorities and organize work.
• appreciate persons with diverse backgrounds.
• work in a global environment with persons from other cultures.

Many qualities and traits are essential to be a successful administrative assistant. Some characteristics you'll find emphasized in this program are:

• honesty and integrity.
• flexibility, a positive attitude, confidence, poise, and the ability to deal with confidential matters.
• communication skills—both written and oral.
• organizational and time management skills.
• good judgment in resolving problems and troubleshooting.
• a professional image.
• analytical and decision-making ability.

Work experience in a local business office is part of the last semester.

Program Admission Requirements


• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
• Keyboarding assessment
• Computer Success Assessment

Helpful Academic Background


• outgoing and enjoy working with people.
• detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• computer oriented.
• related business courses.

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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.

For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.