Theresa Bradel
(218) 333-6668
teri.bradel@ntcmn.edu
Nancy Poxleitner
(218) 333-6608
nancy.poxleitner@ntcmn.edu
This major is designed to prepare learners for employment as
administrative secretaries or assistants. Administrative assistants'
responsibilities may include processing incoming and outgoing mail,
communicating through electronic mail, scheduling, keyboarding
documents and forms, transcribing business documents and forms,
transcribing business documents from machine dictation, filing and
retrieving records, handling telephone calls, and making travel
arrangements. In addition, they may be given more challenging tasks
such as composing and dictating letters, recording meeting minutes,
collecting data and performing research, generating reports,
maintaining budgets and other bookkeeping applications, and applying
supervisory responsibilities. Learners in this major will also perform
advanced microcomputer applications that will include file transfer
options; malicious program items; management techniques; networking and
security; data communications; and software evaluation, selection, and
installation procedures. This major requires strong verbal, listening,
and writing skills; interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to
keep confidences; knowledge of records management; and knowledge of a
variety of software application programs and integrated electronic
office systems.
Graduates of this major may find employment in a wide variety of business, educational, and governmental offices - possibly in management positions or with supervisory responsibilities. The shortage of experienced office employees and the increase in demand anticipated by the U.S. Department of Labor make this an excellent career choice.
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