Executive & Administrative Assistant

Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall or Spring Semester, Full- or Part-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Program Data Sheet

Major Description

Executive Assistant: This program teaches the expertise needed for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations and Internet navigation research. This is the ideal major for people in the workforce looking for a challenge or ways to advance their careers.

Administrative Assistant: This program prepares students for employment in administrative support. Students use computer systems for document processing and file management tasks. Administrative assistants may be called upon to communicate, organize, coordinate, and integrate data.

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

DCTC offers courses that prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification exam. MCAS credential validates skills in using Microsoft Office 2010 meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies.

Program Prerequisite

  • Students must take a two-minute typing test before enrolling in
    Description
    OFFC 1005 This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors

    Credits: 3

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1005

    OFFC 1005 Keyboarding/Formatting  Keyboarding/Formatting. Students must achieve a speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors to be admitted to the course.
  • If students do not type at this level, they must successfully complete
    Description
    OFFC 1000 This course is an introduction to basic keyboarding with emphasis on developing touch typing skills. Prerequisites: None

    Credits: 1

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1000

    OFFC 1000 Basic Keyboarding  Basic Keyboarding prior to registering for
    Description
    OFFC 1005 This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors

    Credits: 3

    Effective Dates: 03/02/1998 - 12/31/9999

    Course Outline: OFFC1005

    OFFC 1005 Keyboarding/Formatting  Keyboarding/Formatting.

Work Environment

Graduates find employment in administrative support in a wide variety of businesses, including corporate headquarters, insurance companies, banks, manufacturing firms and government agencies.

Potential Job Titles

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Clerk
  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Administrative Office Specialist
  • Clerical Office Worker
  • Executive Assistant
  • Office Assistant

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $22.46/hour
  • Top Earners: $29.84/hour

Gainful Employment Reports

Academic Advisor


Instructors

Susan Johanson 651-423-8239 susan.johanson@dctc.edu BIO
Charlotte Kodner 651-423-8428 charlotte.kodner@dctc.edu BIO