A diploma or AAS degree as an Administrative Assistant prepares you to work in almost any business or industry. Many jobs have good pay and excellent benefit packages.
Some job titles include:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Coordinator
- Administrative Manager
- Administrative Support
- Executive Assistant
- Human Resource Administrative Assistant
- Information Coordinator
- Information Processing Specialist
- Marketing Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Office Manager
- Office Professional
- Project Manager Assistant
- Special Events Coordinator
- Special Programs Coordinator
- Support Specialist
Employment opportunities include:
- Banks
- Corporate offices
- Education – k-12 and colleges/universities
- Government agencies
- Health care facilities
- Insurance office
- Manufacturing companies
- Marketing firms
- Non-profit agencies
- Small businesses
- Wholesale and retail businesses
Duties include:
Specific duties and responsibilities can vary, depending on the size and nature of the organization. Administrative professionals with strong people skills, solid organizational abilities, and excellent communication aptitude can succeed and have the opportunity to advance in many businesses and organizations.
