Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 Arkansas colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA)

900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR

If you are ready to take an adventure that will mold and shape the rest of your future, think about joining the family of the Phillips Community College. Known as PCCU for short, Phillips Community College of the U of A provide high-quality education programs to serve communities in Eastern Arkansas.

Their education programs are interactive and easily obtained by individuals who wish to pursue a two year degree to broaden their horizons or transfer to a four year institution. PCCU takes the learning and personal development of their students very serious and as such, they provide each student with personal advisors to help them adjust into college life and decide on the best courses to take.

At PCCU students explore all options available to them and begin their journey towards completing a two year associate degree, studying various continuing education programs or doing college level courses that may be transferred to a four year university.

The student services offered at PCCU aids in the development of students’ educational and professional growth. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas invests in their students’ education by providing an environment suitable for learning, professional success and personal growth.

PCCU provides a top of the line quality community college education at a very affordable price. In 2012 their annual fee was $960 for residents and $1160 for out-of-state residents.

Take a second to think about what you want and if it is a better future, visit http://www.pccua.edu and find a program that best suits your abilities and aspirations.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $47670

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

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $30260

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