Office Administration is a 60-semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short-term certificates and industry certifications. This program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the field of office administration.

Awards

Long-Term Certificate

• Office Administration

Short-Term Certificate

• Bookkeeping Clerk

• Clerk Typist

• General Clerk

Industry Certification

• Microsoft Office Specialist

• National Career Readiness Credential

Occupational Data

Office administration professionals typically perform clerical and administrative duties, including organizing files, preparing documents, scheduling appointments, and supporting other staff. They need strong communications and organizational skills and should be proficient with computers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medial annual wage for administrative assistants was $47,440 in 2023. Those working in the legal and medical profession are compensated at a higher rate. Employment in this field is projected to decline over the coming decade, with most job openings the result of the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.

Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.

Program Contact

Ms. Kercilda McClarin, Instructor
Tutwiler Instructional Service Center
334-514-8149