Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Neosho County 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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Neosho County Community College

Also known as MidAmerica Nazarene College

2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS

About
Neosho County Community College, located in Chanute, Kansas, was founded in 1936 and was originally known as Chanute Junior College. The school had its service area expanded in 1961 to include both Neosho and Franklin Counties, resulting in a name change. The school currently maintains two campuses, with the Chanute campus having housing and designed for full time students and the  Ottawa campus lacking housing and primarily designed for part time students.

Academics
NCCC offers residents of the service area offers academic transfer opportunities and career development and training programs. Academic transfer programs fulfill the first two years of a four year education followed by applying for transfer to a bachelor degree granting institution to complete the final two years and earn the degree. Career training programs provide training and education in high demand industries and fields that allow individuals to obtain work and establish a career upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and confer a certificate or associate degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• History
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
NCCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individuals that follows the admissions guidelines and pay the associated fees to enroll. Prospective students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as meet with a counselor to discuss enrollment and curriculum. Individuals planning to participate in student housing should complete the associated forms. Financial aid should be applied for in a timely manner through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to determine need and aid program eligibility for grants, loans and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $51900

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 21
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $33950

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