Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at North Central Michigan 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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North Central Michigan College (NCMC)

221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI

Having served as home to about 9,000 graduates since its founding in 1960,
NCMC or North Central Michigan College continues its endeavor to provide
the best quality education to students throughout Emmet County and the
surrounding communities. Its main location in Petoskey and satellite
campuses in the cities of Cheboygan and Gaylord currently cater to at least
2,700 undergraduates both from within and out of the state.

Students are allowed to complete up to three years worth of courses before
transferring to a NCMC partner university. The college has partnerships
mainly with Michigan State University, Lawrence Technical University,
Spring Arbor University, and Central Michigan University. Getting admitted
to any of these institutions are practically guaranteed, provided that the
specified requirements are met.

There are over 60 programs to choose from (degree and certificate),
facilitated by more than 200 faculty and staff members - around half of
which work full-time. As of 2012, the cost of attending NCMC ranges from
$77.50 per contact hour (for Emmet residents) to $165.25 per contact hour
(for out of state residents). Monetary assistance is available in many
forms and benefits almost 70% of the entire student body.

Applied Science Programs may be taken up in the fields of Arts and
Communications, Health Sciences, Information Technology & Engineering,
Business Administration, and Human Services or Social Sciences. Programs
designed for transfer include the following: Associate of Arts, Associate
of Science, and Associate of General Studies. Career-oriented coursework is
also offered for those seeking to work in the fields of Nursing, Medical
Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Business Management, and Restaurant
Management.

Participation in extra-curricular activities is encouraged to contribute
towards a student's growth. NCMC serves as a venue for the annual, “The
Lecture Series”, which is an event that allows prominent individuals from
various fields to share their knowledge on campus.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NCMC offers an associate's degree program in administrative assistant.

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

• Muskegon, MI
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $45120

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

• Muskegon, MI
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $32380

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