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Administrative Office Systems


THE CHANGING ROLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

As a consequence of the rapid changes in technology, business and globalization, administrative job descriptions and titles are changing quickly.  With the emergence of technology and automation, the job responsibilities have expanded to include team leader, project coordinator, meeting planner, internet research/market analysis, support of multiple managers. 

The Administrative Office Systems fits those expanding responsibilities by offering a flexible choice of career opportunities, degrees, and certificates.  

PROGRAM FEATURES

DIRECT TRANSFER TO BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (BAS)

All AAS-T degrees are directly aligned with the entrance requirements for the BAS degree (offered at Peninsula College).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Program learning outcomes are listed on individual options linked below.

Career Opportunities

  • Executive Secretaries
  • Medical Secretaries
  • Legal Secretaries 
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
  • Human Resources Assistants
  • Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologies  

 (Source:  Occupational Outlook Handbook)  

Class Descriptions
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Worker Retraining Funding
Student Testimonial
"Graduating from the Administrative Office Systems (AOS) Program opened the door to my professional career. I entered the workforce with a strong foundation and the skills I acquired from the AOS Program continue to be an invaluable asset to this day."
Vivian
AOS Graduate
Program Coordinator:
Sherry Sparrowk
(360) 417-6375
ssparrowk@pencol.edu

Degree Options

Certificate Options