Executive Assistant Courses

Executive Assistants and Executive Secretaries provide business critical clerical and administrative support across several business channels and may be highly specialized or generalists depending on the employment situation and geographic location. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer executive assistant courses.

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Shawnee State University

1725 E David Rd, Kettering, OH

SSU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Portsmouth, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 4,600 students are enrolled annually at SSU.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at shawnee.edu.

Tuition & fees at SSU are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The SSU "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.shawnee.edu.

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

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.

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