Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Flint Hills Technical 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 Kansas colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Flint Hills Technical College

Also known as ESU E-State

1 Kellogg Circle, Emporia, KS

Flint Hills Technical College, located in Emporia, Kansas, was founded in 1963, was given associate degree granting status in 1995, the Kansas Board of Regents became the coordinating body for the school at the state level in 1999, and the school became autonomous from the Emporia School District in 2005. The goal of the school is to provide educational opportunities to the residents of its service area for personal, professional and academic growth.

Academics

FHTC offers 19 programs of study along with several short term training programs and continuing education courses. The student to teacher ratio is approximately 15 to 1, and a large portion of the program curriculums are based in lab work for practical experience. About 94% of FHTC graduates find job placement after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Dental Assisting
• General Education
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at FHTC must complete the application in full and submit all the necessary education records, including transcripts and test scores. Student will then be asked to take the ASSET placement exam if they do not have applicable ACT test scores. Once completed, students must pay all fees prior to the first day of class. FHTC offers a variety of financial aid option including local scholarships and federal grants and loans. The first step in determining if a student qualifies is to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ESU E-State has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and 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

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

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