The increasing complexities of today's business offices have created the need for highly skilled employees who possess the knowledge and confidence necessary to handle a wide variety of administrative and office tasks. The Administrative Assistant Technology degree provides a strong foundation in office procedures, interpersonal and communication skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills, and skilled use of computer business software applications. The flexibility of the Administrative Assistant Technology curriculum allow students to tailor courses study to meet their own career goals and interests. This career track provides the opportunity for West Virginia students to acquire college credit for certain courses while attending high school.
Opportunity exists for advancement to positions such as office manager or office supervisor.
In addition, graduates with legal or medical skills may seek positions in wall offices, law firms, county court systems, physicians' offices, hospitals, medical schools, acute care facilities, physical therapy facilities, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, or clinics.