Administrative Assistant - Lane Community College

Administrative Assistant from Lane Community College is a Campus Associate Administrative Assistant degree that prepares you for a Business career. Purpose To train administrative assistants for a wide variety of office support duties. They may handle correspondence, maintain electronic and manual files, assist with financial record keeping, operate a variety of office equipment, assist customers, answer telephones, act as a receptionist, perform general office duties, and use personal computers for internet research, word processing, and financial analysis. Administrative assistants can work effectively as a member of a team, as well as provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests. Administrative assistants will have high proficiency in document production and the use of computer software programs, including the ability to assist others with computer problem solving. They are capable of assuming some executive decision-making responsibilities. This program provides the foundation necessary to prepare for the Certified Professional Secretary examination. Upon successful completion of the first year courses, students will be eligible for the Business Assistant One-Year Certificate of Completion. Learning Outcomes The graduate of the Associate of Applied Science program will be able to: organize and manage the daily business functions of an organization. use software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Web tools to input, manage, and interpret information to meet organizational needs. perform on the job in ways that reflect professional ethics, legal standards, and organizational expectations. create professional, accurate documents. anticipate and actively explore innovative solutions to technological and organizational challenges. provide basic training and technical support for office equipment and software systems. understand accounting as the ?language of business.? engage customers and co-workers in a purposeful manner ? listening to and accurately interpreting their responses within diverse cultural contexts. use research and analytical skills to support the activities of the organization. work independently within diverse business environments, apply individual strengths and critical thinking to collaborative efforts. make effective presentations to internal and external audiences. use appropriate library and information resources to research business topics. apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving. perform administrative, management, financial, and Web support functions using technology. apply and integrate advanced computer software applications to complete complex projects and documents. use communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills for internal and external customer support. perform in office management level positions after additional office experience. have enhanced employment opportunities based on selection of directed electives, such as accounting, E-Business, legal, and medical. formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them. use good keyboarding skills to prepare documents quickly and accurately according to employer standards. View more details on Lane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Administrative Assistant courses.