Administrative Support Careers

Open the doorway to new employment options.

Administrative Support Careers

Open the doorway to new employment options.

Online flexibility: Earn your degree in Administrative Support with a choice of program options.

These days, resources are tight and employers are looking for detail-oriented, tech-savvy administrative support personnel to manage both complex projects and day-to-day office needs. With a degree from Minnesota State College Southeast’s Administrative Support program, you’ll become an expert-level user of office software programs and sharpen your customer service skills to become a valuable team player.

Choose the option that best fits your schedule and career goals. All of Minnesota State College Southeast’s Administrative Support programs can be completed 100% online, including:

Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree
Business Software certificate
Office Specialist diploma
Office Assistant certificate

MSC Southeast also offers full-time, part-time, one-year, and two-year options for completing your chosen degree.

Looking for some real-world office experience? Internship and field experience opportunities are available and in many cases will get your foot in the door for a new administrative support career opportunity!

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Major Offerings

Administrative Assistant (AAS) View Classes
Winona/Online - 60 cr
Business Software (CERT) View Classes
Winona/Online - 16 cr
Office Assistant (CERT) View Classes
Winona/Online - 27 cr
Office Specialist (DIP) View Classes
Winona/Online - 32 cr

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Outcomes & Opportunities

Program Learning Outcomes

Program graduates will be able to:

Accurately and efficiently utilize computer application software for office applications.
Exhibit proficiency in formatting business documents according to industry standards utilizing proper keyboarding techniques.
Create real-life documents using correct English and proofreading skills.
Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the workplace.
Apply knowledge of office procedures to simulated or entry-level employment situations.

Placement & Costs

Program Job Placement: 100%
Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Career Opportunities

Administrative Assistant
Office Specialist
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Customer Service Specialist

Transfer Credits

Expand your opportunities. Learn how your credits can transfer to other colleges and universities.

College Articulated Transfer Agreements: Specific agreements between MSC Southeast and other institutions to accept transfer credits.
Minnesota Transfer: Transfer information provided by Minnesota State colleges and universities, Minnesota private colleges, and the University of Minnesota.
Transferology: A nationwide network to assist students in determining which courses will transfer.

Highlights & Instructors

Program Highlights

100% online administrative support degrees
On-campus courses available for face-to-face instruction
Office internship opportunities available
Learn how to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Use technology that parallels business and industry
Transfer within the Administrative Support programs
Accepting enrollment in fall or spring semesters

Instructors

Ramona Coron earned her A.A.S. degree in Medical Secretarial Science from Anoka Ramsey Community College and her B.S. degree in Business Education and Office Administration from Winona State University. She has been with MSC Southeast since 1983 and specializes in both on-campus and online administrative support instruction. Contact Ramona at rcoron@southeastmn.edu.
Laura Foss holds a B.S. degree in Business Education from Winona State University, as well as a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Marian University. In addition to working in education, Laura has worked in the fields of finance, administrative assistance, and bookkeeping. She joined the Administrative Support Careers department at MSC Southeast in the fall of 2010 and specializes in both on-campus and online administrative support instruction. Contact Laura at lfoss@southeastmn.edu.

Minnesota State College Southeast is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. ADA accessible. MSC Southeast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. In addition, discrimination in employment base on membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

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