Administrative Assistant AAS
Columbia Gorge Community College
Key Information
Campus location
The Dalles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
An administrative assistant possesses advanced knowledge of popular software applications and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An administrative assistant is prepared to make decisions, set priorities, and establish a workflow.
The program's emphasis is on the use of communications, business software, the Internet, and emerging technologies. The Administrative Assistant AAS degree is the parent degree for the Administrative Assistant certificate and the following Career Pathway Certificates: Entry-level Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Professional, Office Assistant, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing. Students may earn one or more of these certificates in the course of completing the Administrative Assistant degree. Some certificates require completion of a specific set of program electives. Students should speak to an academic advisor about these options.