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Meet the Faculty

Detroit Lakes

Marcus Lacher

Moorhead

Carol Granger
Carrie Ward
Dixie Fjeld

Wadena

Joan Zirbes

 

Programs & Majors » Administrative Support

About This Program

Now is a good time to become an executive administrative assistant or other administrative professional because technology and corporate restructuring have created jobs that are more rewarding and skilled than ever before. According to IAAP members, the top job factors are: 1) good working relationships; 2) self-satisfaction; 3) variety of duties/challenges; 4) good salary/fringe benefits; 5) opportunity to grow/learn; 6) opportunity for advancement; 7) geographic location flexibility; 8) status/recognition; 9) suitable business hours; and 10) supportive corporate culture/atmosphere. According to the US Bureau of Labor, median annual earnings for executive administrative assistants was $33,410 in 2002.

Degrees Offered

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Administrative Support - Microcomputer Emphasis Diploma

Locations:    Moorhead

Administrative Support - Bookkeeping Emphasis Diploma

Locations:    Moorhead

Administrative Support Diploma

Locations:    Moorhead, White Earth

Highlights

Students have the opportunity to learn a variety of software applications.

Classes offered through on-campus, flex lab, and distance education.

Student recognition through "Student of the Month" award.

Small class size and personal attention from instructors.

100% placement of graduates over the past four years.

Service learning projects built into the courses.

Articulation agreements available for transferring of credits to four-year institutions.