Office Assistant - Northwest State Community College

Office Assistant from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Certificate Administrative Assistant degree that prepares you for a Business career. A one-year certificate is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market. The skills needed for entry-level positions in today?s fast-paced and automated business office are provided in this program. The Office Assistant is prepared to assemble facts and figures from office records and express them in statements, letters, and forms; file office records, operate calculators, photocopy machines, and the latest word processing equipment; and assist with general business duties such as responding to mail, making arrangements for business trips, and scheduling appointments. Career Outlook Employment opportunities should be very good, especially for those who have obtained excellent communication skills. Although many of the tasks that secretaries perform have become automated, it will be those tasks which require personal contact and communication which will continue to play a key role in the office activities of most organizations. Program Learning Outcomes Students who complete the Office Assistant program will be employable in a variety of positions in which: 1. Students will exhibit proficient keyboarding skills. 2. Students will demonstrate language arts skills such as proofreading, grammar, and punctuation. 3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in computer software skills. 4. Students will demonstrate time management and organizational skills. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Administrative Assistant courses.