Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Montcalm 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 Michigan colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Montcalm Community College

1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI

About
Montcalm Community College, located in Sidney, Missouri, was established in 1965 with overwhelming support by the local populace to establish a two year public institution. The school has expanded since its founding, both in student enrollment and facilities. Currently over 2,200 students a year partake in the school's program offerings a service. The school is situated on a 225 acre campus that was once the site of the Anderson Farm. Upon these grounds buildings and facilities have been erected to provide the students the best educational opportunities possible. The school is constantly reviewing its offerings and facilities to ensure they remain modern and meet student and community needs, revising and renovating as needed to maintain their standards.

Academics
Montcalm Community College offers over 60 programs of study that provide academic transfer opportunities and career training programs. Academic transfer allows students to complete the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor's degree. Transfer to public schools in Missouri are facilitated by agreements in place between the school and those institutions based on minimum grades and courses taken for guaranteed admission. Students interested in transfer should meet with an academic counselor to outline their curriculum and educational path. Career training programs provides students with the skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Graduates will be able to obtain entry level positions immediately after graduation, having earned an associate degree or certificate signifying their qualifications.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Automotive Technology

Non-credit courses are also available, allowing individuals to participate in courses for personal interest or pleasure, without the need to complete assignments or take exams.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Montcalm Community College is an open door institution that admits all applicants who are at least 18 years of age or a have a high school diploma. Interested individuals may apply to the school online, providing all pertinent documents, such as standardized test scores and transcripts, thereafter. Registration begins shortly before the start of a given academic semester, with tuition fees due shortly after the start of the semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. FInancial aid is awarded based on need, which is determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the resulting student aid report of which is used to identify eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional information to verify accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. External scholarships are also available, requiring a separate application for each, and awarded for a variety of reasons.

Recreation Facilities
Montcalm Community College has a number of facilities open to students for free that provide recreational and physical fitness opportunities. The gymnasium, fitness center, swimming pool and climbing wall are all accessible by students, requiring no fees. Entry and use requires students to present their student ID. Residents of the community purchase day or month long passes for use.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montcalm Community College has offered the following degree levels 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

• Monroe, MI
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $48230

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

• Monroe, MI
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $33240

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