Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Highland Community 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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Highland Community College (Hesston)

301 South Main, Hesston, KS

Located in Highland, Kansas, Highland Community College is the first college established in the state.  The school’s mission is to serve as a stepping-stone on which local area residents begin their journey to a successful future. HCC offers a broad range of associate degrees in various fields, from art to criminal justice.  Job certification is the program of choice for students who would rather take a more direct route into the work force than transfer to a baccalaureate college for further study.

In addition to excellent educational offerings, HCC has clubs, activities, and organizations that students are encouraged to join: from personal interest and social groups to academic honor societies, their student groups offer something for everyone!

Admission to Highland is open; students with a high school diplomas or GED are encouraged to apply.  Tuition is affordable, and all learners may apply for scholarships and financial aid. For more information, contact Highland’s admissions office, and get on board for the ride of your life!

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hesston has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

Salary & Wages

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $51000

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

• Wichita, KS
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $31700

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