Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Cisco 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 Texas colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Cisco College

1711 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX

Cisco Junior College in Abilene, Texas is a small community college, but don’t let its size fool you. CC offers students an environment of learning that allows for specialized attention from faculty members. Its small stature hosts various student clubs and associations, and provides student housing. Cisco College provides a great education for every kind of student, whether you are continuing your education to pursue better work opportunities or you require flexible course scheduling. For those wishing to pursue their Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Arts in teaching, Associates of Applied Sciences, and several other certifications close to home, Cisco College is the perfect choice.

There are over 4500 students enrolled at Cisco College and the college has been servicing Cisco since 1939. CC offers a great start for students planning on attending a 4 year University. The college provides several helpful resources developed to assist students including the C.O.R.E program (Creating Opportunities for Relevant Education). C.O.R.E’s main function is to prepare students for success in college and the career of their choice. C.O.R.E is just one of several student resources available at CC.

Cisco’s College education is more than affordable. Tuition for Abilene Campus and Texas Residents, costs $125 per credit hour, $161 for out of state, and $161 for international. For the Cisco main campus the costs are $85 per credit hour for in district residents, $110 for out of district residents and $146 for international students.

Financial aid can be easily applied for, along with comprehensive programs available for grants, work programs, loan programs and scholarships – all to assist eligible students with the costs of their education. For more information on all that Cisco College has to offer, please visit the CC website.

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

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $54290

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

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $32460

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