Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Belmont College 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 Ohio colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Belmont College

275 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH

About
Belmont College, located in St. Clairsville, Ohio, was founded in 1971 when it was known as Belmont Technical College. The school has served its area as a source for career and vocational training. Over the years, the school has expanded its focus to add programs leading to academic transfer. As a result the school changed its name to reflect its broadened focus. Belmont College is dedicated to providing students the best education possible to fulfill their academic or personal goals.

Academics
As a two year institution, Belmont College offers associate degrees and certificates for technical and career training and academic transfer. Career training programs take between one and two years to complete, and provide students with the training and skills to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Civil Engineering
• Medical Assisting
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public two year institution, Belmont College maintains an open enrollment policy allowing all applicants who meet the minimum requirements for entry to be admitted. Interested students should submit an application for admission, followed by meeting a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum. Registration takes place shortly prior to each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the appropriate forms, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Financial aid must be applied for at the start of each academic year.

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $51630

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $34720

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