Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Pierce College District 11 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 Washington colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Pierce College District 11 (Evergreen)

2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA

Pierce community college is located in the heart of Puyallup, Washington and offers affordable education to all types of students wishing to prepare for a four-year university, technical certifications or work related programs. Students looking for a culturally diverse college experience, accompanied with plenty of student resources and extracurricular activities, will find Pierce Community College District 11 the perfect fit.

Pierce College offers a variety of programs including Associates Degrees and a comprehensive university transfer program. Pierce is also well known for its nursing program, and military educational programs. They provide the “Running Start” program for academically qualified juniors and senior high school students, to help them earn college credit and graduation requirements.

There are over 3000 students currently enrolled at Pierce College District 11. The college offers distance learning for new students as well as those who wish to upgrade their education, and can’t make it to a classroom environment. Pierce College also has study abroad opportunities and weekend programs are available.

With too many clubs to count and an impressive social scene worth exploring, Pierce community college District 11 offers its students not only a quality education but also provides a laid back and enjoyable experience.

Pierce community college offers a tuition installment plan along with financial aid services, and plenty of scholarships and loan programs. The costs of attending are $115 per credit hour for in state residence, a $128 for out of state, and $287 for other non-residence.

For more information on admissions and tuition fees, please visit the Pierce Community College District 11’s website.

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

• Olympia-Tumwater, WA
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $57430

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

• Olympia-Tumwater, WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $42560

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