Administrative Assistant Program
Administrative Assistant
Program Number: 10-106-6
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Truax
- Fort Atkinson
- Reedsburg
- Watertown
- Portage
- Online
- For information (608) 246-6800 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6800
About the Program
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The Administrative Assistant Program prepares individuals in
the software/hardware, administrative, and interpersonal skills
needed to perform the duties of administrative support
personnel. With additional education and/or work experience,
there is opportunity for advancement into supervisory or
managerial positions.
Graduates of this program typically earn $32,500 per year.
Certificate Program Information
The following certificates
can help you get hired, promoted or update your skills. These certificates
are essential for work in today's modern offices.
MATC Certificate in Microsoft Office - The basic certificate courses
are available online or in the classroom and can be achieved in one
semester. If you completed the courses for these certificates complete
the certificate
form to receive an official certificate from the Business Technology
Department
Certified Professional
Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional - Both are internationally
recognized professional certification programs for administrative staff
and are administered by International Association of Administrative
Professionals. The Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) began
in 1951; the Certified Administrative ProfessionalCM (CAPCM) program
was launched in 2001. The CAP certification requires successful
completion of one-and-one-half-day, four-part written examination (three
of the parts are identical to the CPS requirements). Both require
an experience component. For more information on the program or
the more than 250 testing sites (some international sites are available)
near you, go to http://www.iaap-hq.org and select “Professional Certification." MATC courses can
prepare you to achieve these certifications.
For more information about
the Administrative Assistant Program, contact Annie Neuberger, at (608) 246-6232.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
English composition, grade of C or better. Recommendations
for admission: Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or take
Keyboarding Skillbuilding and Beginning Word competence. It is
highly recommended that the student has access to a computer.
Beginning Fall 2008, Microsoft Office 2003 courses will no
longer be offered. It is strongly recommended that new students
enroll in Microsoft Office 2007 versions of classes.
Career Potential
- Administrative
Assistant/Secretary
- Administrative Support
- Desktop Publisher
Specialist
- Information Coordinator
- Information Processing
Specialist
- Office Assistant
- Office Support
- Program Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Transcriptionist
- Word Processor
With additional educational
and/or work experience,
graduates may find
employment as:
- Administrativ
Coordinator
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Executive Staff Assistant
- Office Manager
- Instructor/Trainer
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