Program Description Associate Degree Program-Develops the skills needed to become an administrative assistant or executive secretary.
Work involving other people requires office employees to be personable and tactful.
Also important are discretion, good judgement, organizational ability, planning skills, and initiative. Physical Requirements Work in this field is not physically strenuous or hazardous. Deadline pressure is occasionally a factor. Sitting for long periods of time can be uncomfortable. Skills emphasized include proofreading, grammar, dictaphone, formatting documents, and transcribing tapes.