Offered at all campuses and regional centers
This program is fully eligible for nancial aid.
Administrative Professional students learn to be ef cient and
effective of ce employees through application of business
procedures--proofreading, telephone usage, records
management, meeting and travel arrangements,
communication, and project management. Students learn
integrated, advanced software skills including word
processing, spreadsheets, presentations, personal information
management, and databases.
A graduate of the program will have the potential for
employment in the following areas:
Administrative Professional/Coordinator: schedules
appointments, communicates effectively in person, on the
phone, and in writing, prepares agendas, takes minutes,
coordinates events, organizes travel plans, maintains
con dentiality, uses software for word processing,
spreadsheets, presentations, personal information
management, desktop publishing, and databases.
Event Coordinator: plans and organizes special events
including product launches, incentive programs, banquets,
meetings, conferences and conventions; pays attention to
detail and has good communication skills.
Front Desk Coordinator: manages the company’s lobby area;
greets and directs all visitors, including vendors, clients, job
candidates and customers; ensures completion of paperwork,
sign-in and security procedures; handles special
administrative projects as well as over ow work from
department and executive assistants; depending on the size
of the rm, also may answer incoming calls.
Of ce/Facilities Manager: coordinates various of ce support
services, including purchasing and facilities management.
Requires strong communication skills and some accounting
knowledge. May include supervision of of ce administrative
staff.
Project Coordinator: works with internal and external parties
to organize the various components needed to initiate, run
and conclude projects. Duties include coordinating schedules
and activities, placing orders for supplies and services, and
tracking progress and results. Requires excellent
communication skills and extensive knowledge of database
and project management software. Often reports to product
development, project management or marketing executives.
Virtual Assistant: works virtually to provide of ce support
services such as making customer contacts, writing reports,
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