Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at East – West University 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 Illinois colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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East – West University (COD)

425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL

East - West University is a nonprofit private institution that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois, in a predominantly urban area. East - West University, with only approximately 940 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Areas of study offered at East - West University include:

• Liberal Arts
• Business Administration
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• English
• Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $18,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.eastwest.edu to view additional information.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 24
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $54510
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 620
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $44300
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $56670

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 44
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $37840
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $28660
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $37300

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