Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Southwest Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC)

4229 Hwy 15 N, Laurel, MS

About
Southwest Mississippi Community College, located in Summit, Mississippi, dates its founding to 1918 when Pike County established an agricultural high school. The school was built on Godbold's Mineral Wells, a state defunct state operated resort. The school first began offering college level courses in 1929, followed by second year courses in 1932, becoming a two year junior college. The school's name was changed to the current in 1988, reflecting its growth into a full fledged comprehensive community college. The school continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality education and services for residents of its service area.

Academics
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers a variety of programs dedicated providing option for students. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs are designed to prepare individuals for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Massage Therapy
• Psychology
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid
SMCC is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wished to enroll to do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and payment of all accrued fees. Students will also supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Meeting with a counselor is also recommended to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to determine a student's needs and aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SMCC 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

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

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