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Administrative assistant positions are found in many settings corporate offices, small businesses, and government agencies. There are even specially trained administrative assistants in medical offices or legal offices. Despite small differences, the administrative positions in these work environments perform similar tasks. According to the Department of Labor that includes answering phones and greeting visitors, preparing letters and financial statements, and conducting research to compile data. Although there may be many job openings, the job market can be very competitive. Earning an Associate of Applied Science Administrative Assistant degree may prepare you to perform these activities and apply for these positions.

Available at many colleges around the country as well as online, the Associate of Applied Science Administrative Assistant degree program is two years in length. Some students, however, may take longer to graduate due to other responsibilities such as a job or family. Colleges often assign learning outcomes to degree programs that describe what students should know upon graduation. For the administrative assistant degree, these goals may include the ability to communicate effectively, think critically and solve problems, and demonstrate scientific reasoning. Students may also be required to take courses on commonly used business software and classes to increase their typing speed.

Example Courses

• Office Administration Systems
• Records Management
• Document Formatting

Potential Industries

• Government
• Law
• Customer Service

Colleges Offering Degree

• Waubonsee Community College
• Lake Region State College
• Jackson Community College