Administrative Office Specialist (Senior-Only Program)

Administrative Office Specialist
Program Length: 1 year
Program Instructor: Mrs. Heather Reed

Program Highlights:
•    Experience Microsoft Office interactive software applications and project simulations
•    Learn the essentials of desktop publishing for business applications
•    Maintain a records management system
•    Transcribe office documents
•    Acquire procedural skills necessary for office operations
Job Possibilities:
•    With Career Center Certificate & On-the-job Training
o    Administrative Assistant
o    Records Control Clerk
o    Data Entry Clerk
o    Transcriptionist
o    Microsoft Office Specialist
o    Human Resources Assistant
o    Receptionist
•    With Career Center Training and College Degree
o    Business Administrator
o    Office Manager
o    Business Consultant
College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:
•    Clark State Community College
•    Maximum Credits That Can Be Earned: 25
•    Money Saved: $1,937.50
•    University of Northwestern Ohio
•    Maximum Credits That Can Be Earned: 15
•    Money Saved: $2,925.00
•    Testing for Scholarships in Spring and Fall
•    Wright State University Lake Campus
•    Maximum Credits That Can Be Earned: 10
•    Money Saved: $1,530.00
*College credits are determined by the college or university, not by Ohio Hi-Point Career Center.
Certifications Available:
•    Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Certifications
o    Word
o    Excel
o    PowerPoint
o    Access
•    IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
o    Computer Hardware/Software Basics
o    Key Applications
o    E-mail and Internet Use
Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:
•    BPA (Business Professionals of America)
o    Regional/State/National Workplace Skills Assessment Competitions
Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:
•    A strong interest in computer software and business
•    Senior status at your high school
•    Keyboarding or equivalent
•    Personality Traits to work in this field:
•    Good communication skills
•    Positive people skills
•    Organizational skills
•    Team player
Other Information:
•    Office & Administrative Support Workers will see a 14% growth rate through the year 2016 in Ohio.
o    Source: Ohio Department of Job & Family Services 2016 Ohio Job Outlook