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General Contact
- School Code: 232800
- Phone: (248) 823-1600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
65%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,358Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Administrative Assistant Training
The administrative assistant program at Washtenaw 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 Michigan colleges that offer administrative assistant training.
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Washtenaw Community College (Walsh)
3838 Livernois, Troy, MI
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WCC emphasizes convenience, offering classes seven days a week, at night, and on weekends—it also has agreements with four-year schools throughout Michigan, making transferring easy.
WCC offers more than 100 programs and 1,500 credit and non-credit classes each year, allowing various educational opportunities—whether a student is pursuing a degree or just wanting to update his job skills.
Program Areas:
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Apprenticeship Studies
- Automotive and Motorcycle Technology
- Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
- Child Care Professionals
- Construction Technology
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
- Digital Media Arts
- Information Technology
- Music and Performing Arts
- Nursing and Health Science
- Professional Communication
- Transfer and University Parallel Programs
Student services include self-assessment for career planning, as well as professional and personal counseling and academic advisement. The WCC Career Services department is designed to help students and alumni with job search assistance, as well as help local employers with staffing. Childcare and educational programs are also available for children of WCC students through the WCC Children’s Center.
WCC online course list (http://www.wccnet.edu/academics/classes/online/list/)
Information on transferring to or from WCC can be found on the Transfer resources page (http://www.wccnet.edu/)
Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Walsh has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 21 |
| Associate's Degree | 10 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 30 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 9 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Administrative Assistant program at Washtenaw Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.94
- Average Annual Salary: $56040
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
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.79
- Average Annual Salary: $34910
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Washtenaw Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Washtenaw Community College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care