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Overview
The Administrative Office Technology and Business Office Technology programs are designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of administrative assistant positions in corporate settings, government agencies, legal offices, hospitals, schools, and a variety of other business office settings. The programs provide learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The programs emphasize superior technical skills training in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, graphics, presentation skills, and e-mail and calendaring software.
The U. S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified office administrative services as one of the fastest growing industries through 2024.
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What To Expect
All classes in the Administrative Office Technology/Business Office Technology programs are offered at times that will accommodate most students. Most classes are offered mornings and evenings. All classes are offered online. A few classes are offered on Saturdays. The flexibility of course offerings allows students to complete the programs within their desired timeframes.
The programs are constantly monitored for relevance so that students receive instruction in the latest technological advances in computer hardware; software applications, system software; and office procedures. |
Carmen Lewis
Certified Professional Secretary and Administrative Office Technology Graduate
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DeKalb Technical College provides many opportunities for its students to excel; I made myself available to as many as possible. Working closely with my Academic Advisor assisted me in planning the most efficient strategy to obtaining the degree I desired. Active involvement in campus organizations – IAAP and PBL – expanded my horizons further than I imagined. Opening up to criticism was another major factor to my success; understanding that faculty and staff are here to power up potential took me places.
My top three tips for success are as follows:
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Utilize the Academic Advisors; they are here to help you have the smoothest possible experience.
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Get actively involved in campus organizations; the many different clubs offered accommodate various interests.
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Always do your best; someone is watching who can open doors for you!
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Internships
Business Office Technology Students may complete an internship as part of their program. The internship gives students an opportunity to gain office experience and industry contacts.
Student Organizations
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a not-for-profit professional association with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide.IAAP works in partnership with employers to promote professional excellence.
IAAP Mission, Objectives, Purpose, Vision and Core Values
The IAAP
mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence.
IAAP's
purpose is to provide information, education, and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.
IAAP's
objectives are to elevate the standards of all administrative professionals and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications.
IAAP's
vision is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence.
PHI BETA LAMBDA
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.
Imagine building a portfolio of documented accomplishment as a complement to your academic experience. During a job interview, you can demonstrate how you served in a leadership position for the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. At the same time, you will have entered one or more professional competitive events where you have finished as the very best in the nation.
PBL is the organization for you if you are interested in developing leadership, communication, and team skills, or simply looking for an organization to meet and network with others at the local, state, or national levels.
Competitive Events Program
PBL's National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. At the National Leadership Conference, PBL members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the PBL experience.
Employment Opportunities
Secretaries and administrative assistants are employed in organizations of every type. The fastest-growing industries in the South are hospitality and tourism, commercial real estate, and financial services. The positions in strongest demand are administrative assistants and receptionists.
Annual Salary Range
According to the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and Office Team 2007 Salary Guide, the salary range of an entry-level Administrative Assistant in 2007 is $23,000 - $28,500. The salary range of a Senior Executive Assistant in 2007 is $39,000 - $54,750.
More information can be found at the following link: www.bls.bov/oco/ocos151.htm and officeteam.com.
