Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Kent State University at Salem 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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Kent State University at Salem

330 University Dr N.E., New Philadelphia, OH

Staying in Columbiana County is like getting the best of both worlds. A county rich in agricultural and mining soil (Iron Ore in Salem and Clay in East Liverpool) with 2 regional campus of an internationally renowned university are located. The Salem campus in Columbiana County is part of the eight-campus system of Kent State University, one of the largest in the country.

Studying in Kent State-Salem campus is taking advantage of the excellence of Kent State University right at your own backyard. You may start here and select from its 28 degree programs including 14 bachelor’s degrees before moving up to Kent State’s offering of 280 degrees.

The 100-acre campus located south of Salem City has some nature trails and a lake where you can stroll during breaks. It just added a Health and Science Wing, multi-million dollar buildings of nursing, radiologic, imaging science labs and centralized classrooms.

With its twin campus in East Liverpool, you’ll be one of the 3,500 students enrolled annually for the quality education at affordable tuition rates and small class sizes it offers. You may also avail some of the assistance provided by the university to help you towards the completion of your academic goals. Among them are one-on-one advising on how to plan or complete your coursework, find ways to have classes, internship and connections with college representatives. Many students also had great reviews on its beneficial programs like free tutoring, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Seniors to Sophomores (s2s), STAR, Scholarships and Veteran services so no one will be left behind.

Kent State University-Salem will always be there and make it possible for you to succeed. Enroll now!

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).