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Shawnee Community College AAS Degree in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Shawnee Community College

Shawnee Community College

AAS Degree in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ullin, USA

Associate of Applied Science

English

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The AAS Degree in Administrative Assistant provides students with the skills needed for office management and administrative support roles. The program covers essential topics such as office technology, management principles, and communication skills. Students engage in hands-on training to prepare for real-world administrative tasks.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as administrative assistants, office managers, executive secretaries, or other roles that require organizational and communication abilities. Career advancement may lead to positions such as office supervisor or administrative services manager.

This two-year curriculum is designed to prepare the student for employment as an administrative assistant capable of taking dictation, transcribing, keying documents, handling appointments, screening office visitors, composing correspondence, making decisions, preparing reports/presentations, setting up and conducting meetings, and assisting in the employment process. This person should serve as the employer or executive’s voice and handle many tasks without much direction.

Possible Career Opportunities: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Associate, Administrative Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Administrative Technician, Clerk Typist, Department Secretary, Office Assistant, Secretary, Staff Assistant