Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Lewis – Clark State 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 Idaho colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Lewis – Clark State College (C of I)

2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID

Lewis - Clark State College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lewiston, ID and publically funded. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at Lewis - Clark State College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to LCSC earn an SAT score between 870 to 1080, or an ACT score within the range of 17 to 22. This school has an acceptance rate of around 63 percent of which only 72 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at lcsc.edu.

The tuition at Lewis - Clark State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Lewis - Clark State College "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.lcsc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. C of I has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor'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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $44220

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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $30730

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