Administrative Assistant

Welcome to the world of fast-paced, rapidly changing technology. 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

Administrative Assistant Career

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll be employed in one of the largest, fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. The Administrative Assistant combines organizational and people skills with an expertise in office technology. Utilizing skills in software programs, graphics, communication, and professionalism, Administrative Assistants function as an integral part of the office team

Administrative Assistants are in demand. Here are the top 10 jobs that employers are having difficulty filling in 2008, ranked in order:

1. Skilled manual trades
2. Sales representatives
3. Technicians
4. Engineers
5. Management/executives
6. Administrative Assistants
7. Drivers
8. Laborers
9. Accounting and finance staff
10. IT staff

Business Technology -- Your Future Depends On It