Administrative Assistant AAS Degree

Today's business offices have a need for highly skilled employees who possess the skills and confidence necessary to handle a wide variety of office tasks. The Administrative Assistant degree provides a strong foundation in office skills, including the technological aspects, and combines course work and hands-on computer experience. The curriculum includes comprehensive work skills preparation necessary for the administrative assistant to work in business, professional offices, and other employing agencies.

Students will be prepared to demonstrate good communication skills, problem-solving skills, effective human relations skills, and skilled use of computer applications, and office procedures.

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Urban and selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students completing an AAS degree will be able to perform the following additional skills.

• Use word processing, database, desktop publishing, graphics presentation, spreadsheet, E-mail, Internet, and operating systems
• Compose letters and memos
• Arrange travel itineraries
• Act as liaison when the boss is unavailable
• Plan and coordinate business meetings
• Prepare reports