Become the organized, behind-the-scenes professional who keeps businesses running
smoothly.
This program prepares students for higher-level support positions in office settings
where increased responsibilities require technical skills in desktop publishing, presentation
software, accounting, and database software. Students will also gain broader skills
through completion of the general education courses required for an associate's degree.
Next Steps
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Why Choose WCC?
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants |
$65,200 |
1,031 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$63,631 |
3,181 |
| Management Analysts |
$89,580 |
1,779 |
What do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants do?
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Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
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Make travel arrangements for executives.
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Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
What skills do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants have?
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Did You Know?
Programs for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants can lead to other interesting professions, including: