Administrative Assistant, A.A.S.

The Administrative Assistant, AAS program prepares students for a career as an administrative support professional. Administrative assistants are multi-taskers, planners, and team players who are skilled in performing a variety of office procedures to assist the organization. Administrative assistants use an array of technology and computer software applications, prepare and edit business communications, provide customer service, coordinate and schedule meetings and events, organize and maintain records management systems, problem-solve, and perform basic office accounting procedures.

Associate Degree, 60 credit hours, taught on campus at Canby Campus, Granite Falls Campus, Jackson Campus, Online, Pipestone Campus, Worthington Campus.

The Administrative Assistant, AAS program prepares students for a career as an administrative support professional. Administrative assistants are multi-taskers, planners, and team players who are skilled in performing a variety of office procedures to assist the organization. Administrative assistants use an array of technology and computer software applications, prepare and edit business communications, provide customer service, coordinate and schedule meetings and events, organize and maintain records management systems, problem-solve, and perform basic office accounting procedures. The AAS degree option provides the opportunity to learn additional technical skills and incorporates general education coursework.