Strengthen communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to work in a medical, legal, or business office.
JCCC courses give you on-the-job training for today’s modern office environment
Being an administrative assistant is more than learning how to organize files, schedule appointments, and support staff to keep the organization running smoothly. At JCCC, you learn problem-solving skills, time management, and how to be proficient in software tools often used in businesses. Discover your strengths to stand out among other job candidates.
Administrative professionals are employed in all types of businesses and industries and at various levels with many job titles. Some are even entrepreneurs who work as virtual administrative professionals. Career opportunities are plentiful for well-prepared and highly trained individuals.
Develop a broad technical skillset and learn from the experts
Small classes sizes allow for individualized instruction from professionals who currently work in similar fields provide one-on-one learning opportunities. Enhance and expand your computer skills with hours of business computer training to support the multiple roles an administrative assistant could be responsible for.
JCCC’s Business Office Technology certificate and degree offerings are aligned with the International Association of Administrative Professionals’ (IAAP) Body of Knowledge for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam. Additional industry certifications like HubSpot, Hootsuite, Microsoft Office, and the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) can also be pursued.
JCCC provides opportunities for career growth and education
Businesses rely on highly skilled and knowledgeable administrative professionals to keep their offices running smoothly. More experience and education often will equate to more pay. Move up the career ladder when you earn an Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or Medical Office Specialist Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree in JCCC’s Business Office Technology program.
Find a job that not only pays more than average in your field (entry-level is $15 to $19 an hour with benefits), but also delivers personal satisfaction. Future positions may include:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Office Coordinator
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Medical Office Specialist
The U.S. Department of Labor compiles statistics on the careers involving administrative support.
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Office and Administrative Support workers (all other)
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
Need help with homework? No problem!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small class sizes — most have fewer than 25 students — means you will get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact info
Cherie Leiker, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4265
Location: GEB 366
Email: cleiker6@jccc.edu
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
