Office Assistant - Fox Valley Technical College

Office Assistant from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Certificate Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. Career Opportunities As an office assistant and part of a business team, you handle a variety of responsibilities including typing correspondence, reports and letters; sorting mail and filing; answering telephones; and greeting customers. An interest in customer service and an ability to be flexible are attributes of the successful office assistant. You may be employed in a wide variety of business offices such as schools, banks, manufacturing firms, insurance companies, government offices and hospitals. Program Description The Office Assistant program emphasizes keyboarding, communications and computer skills. You also study accounting and various procedures related to the business office. The program is 36 weeks in length. If you have previous training, you may complete the program or portions of it earlier. Some courses are multiple entry and allow for self-pacing. Several courses are available during summers and evenings. You may enter the program at the start of the fall or winter semester and complete it in approximately one year. Program Outcomes The Office Assistant program graduate is able to: Apply organizational skills in managing the operations of an office in a diverse, stressful and ever-changing environment. Communicate clearly and effectively utilizing verbal and written communication techniques. Work effectively and with an open mind as a team player in a diverse work group. Apply computer skills to office tasks using a variety of business-related software and hardware. Create accurate written communications applying correct sentence structure, grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation. Listen attentively, follow oral/written instructions, take initiative, work independently, and offer alternative solutions. Display the following professional traits: confidentiality, critical thinking and problem solving, dependability, ethical behavior, flexibility and adaptability, life-long learning, positive attitude, professional appearance, punctuality/attendance, responsibility/accountability, and sound judgment. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.