Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at University of Northwestern Ohio 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 Ohio colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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University of Northwestern Ohio (NEOMED)

4209 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH

History

The University of Northwestern Ohio was founded in 1920 as the Northwestern School of Commerce. Over the last 90 years the school has gone through several name changes, finally arriving at its current name in 2000. UNOH is located in Lima, Ohio, and houses five colleges on its campus:

College of Business

College of Applied Technologies

College of Health Professions

College of Occupational Professions

Graduate College

UNOH is a low cost private institution that has no additional out of state tuition fees.

Academics

UNOH offers certificate, diploma, bachelors and masters degree programs. Additionally, UNOH offers online courses for a majority of its programs to accommodate distance learners and provide flexible scheduling. The goal of the institution is to deliver a quality education to individuals and help make them productive members of society.

Some of the programs offers:

• Automotive
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition/Refrigeration
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Legal Assisting
• Health Care Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at UNOH should complete and submit an application which will then be reviewed and responded to by the admissions staff within four weeks. If accepted, students will either receive full or conditional acceptance with full acceptance having no restrictions and conditional acceptance being for one semester to see whether normal academic progress is achieved.

Financial aid is also available. UNOH asks that students check local scholarships and apply prior to the deadline along with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), after which eligibility for federal aid will be determined by the Student Aid Report (SAR). Further queries can be made to the financial aid office.

Athletics

The UNOH Racers compete in the NAIA in the WHAC conference. UNOH is the only university in the United States to own a race track and to offer scholarships for motorsports.

Sports programs:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Motorsports
• Cheerleading

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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $48580

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

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $34840

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