Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff 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 Missouri colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff

901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) main campus is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It has in-district centers in Doniphan, Piedmont, and Van Buren, and full-service centers in Kennett, Malden, Dexter, Portageville, Sikeston, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. TRCC also offers courses in many high schools throughout southeast Missouri, as well as courses (and entire degree options) are available online.

TRCC Mission Statement:

Learn about what drives us to be the best, and the commitments we’ve made to ensure we succeed.

Degree Types:

• Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
• Associate of Science (AS) Degree
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degree
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
• One Year Certificates
• Short Term Certificates

View a complete list of Programs of Study via the school site or simply request admissions information from this page today.

Student Services include: Academic Advising, Career counseling, on-campus job opportunities, Student Life Programs, and Student Activities

The Student Service office has established relationships with most of the colleges and universities in Missouri, but as soon as a transfer school is selected, you should contact your advisor at that institution and make arrangements in attempt to ensure a seamless transition.

Tuition:

• Three Rivers District Residents: $75.00 per credit hour
• Out of District Missouri Residents: $120.00 per credit hour
• Out of State Residents: $150.00 per credit hour.

Additional fees include fees such as distance learning, equipment rental, and course fees.  To apply online, simply follow the school link above and find out what TRCC can do for you.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $44740

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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $29600

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