About the Program
Administrative Assistants work in a wide variety of office settings. The training program at Green River offers extensive, hands-on computer education, up-to-date office procedures, and possible credit for prior experience.
In today's office, the primary duties of an administrative assistant are to collect, process, and disseminate information. Through Green River College's Administrative Assistant program, you can earn an Associate in Applied Arts degree or a certificate.
The Green River College Administrative Assistant program equips students with essential skills in office technology, communication, and organization, enhancing their competitiveness in this evolving job market.
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Lea Ann Simpson
Business Technologies and Administrative Careers Faculty
lsimpson@greenriver.edu
253-931-6850
Lori Fishburn
lfishburn@greenriver.edu
253-931-6851
Associates Degree Options
Administrative Assistant, AAA
The Administrative Assistant program helps students learn the skills needed to work
in an office. Students will learn how to use computers, write emails, answer phones,
and help with office tasks. This program prepares students for jobs in schools, businesses,
or hospitals as helpful and organized office workers.
Length of Program: 90 credits
Average Salary: $67,376
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Certificate Options
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Earning an Administrative Assistant Certificate will prepare the student for employment
as an office worker in an entry-level position. These credits can be applied to any
Business Technologies and Administrative Careers degree program.
Length of Program: 55-60 credits
Average Salary: $67,376
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Administrative Assistant - Data Entry
These classes may be applied toward the two-year Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Length of Program: 15 credits
Average Salary: $46,746
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Administrative Assistant - File Clerk
These classes may be applied toward the two-year Associate in Applied Arts Degree.
Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Length of Program: 15 credits
Average Salary: $46,746
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Administrative Assistant - Office Support I
These classes may be applied toward the two-year Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Length of Program: 15 credits
Average Salary: $46,746
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Administrative Assistant - Office Support II
These classes may be applied toward the two-year Associate in Applied Arts degree.
Students in this program must complete each class with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Length of Program: 15 credits
Average Salary: $46,746
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Administrative Assistant - Records Information Clerk
Earning a Records and Information Clerk Certificate will prepare the student for employment
as an office worker in an entry-level position in Records Management.
Length of Program: 15 credits
Average Salary: $46,746
Location: Main Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Career Outlook
Administrative Assistant graduates can seek employment in:
- Airlines
- Attorneys
- Banks
- Computer firms
- Doctors' offices
- Insurance offices
- Marketing companies
- Schools
- Secretarial services
Graduates are prepared to work in a wide variety of occupations:
- Data entry clerk
- Administrative assistant
- Freelance typist
- Receptionist
- Records management positions
- Technical administrative assistant
- Word processor
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