Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Gwinnett College – Lilburn prepares students for careers as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, office manager, or sales assistant. The program focuses on performing the duties of administrative assistants, secretaries, and stenographers. Program courses include: business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Gwinnett College – Lilburn

Also known as Gwinnett College of Business

5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA

Gwinnett College - Lilburn operates as a two-year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students located in and around Lilburn. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Last year over 160 students were awarded degrees with about 56% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Gwinnett College, Lilburn offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Business Administration
• Paralegal
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Office Assistant

To help support students, Gwinnett College - Lilburn may provide services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for Gwinnett College - Lilburn was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit gwinnettcollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Description

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $54750

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Description

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 34
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $36060

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).