Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Metro Business College – Cape Girardeau 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 Missouri colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Metro Business College – Cape Girardeau

Also known as MO College of Cosmetology

1753 Woodclift Dr., Jefferson City, MO

Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau operates as a 2-year private career school dedicated to providing a practical education for students located in and around Cape Girardeau. In the previous year, over 120 students graduated with about 79% of those who start the program continuing on to complete it. Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Medical Administration
• Data Entry Technology
• Medical Office Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Insurance Coding

To help support students, Metro Business College - Cape Girardeau may offer student services including:

• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 2007. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit metrobusinesscollege.edu.

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $44670

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

• Jefferson City, MO
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $30880

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