If you’re wanting the skills and training needed in the rapidly-changing business and office environment, Chemeketa’s Office Administration & Technology program is for you. Our program has both one-year certificate and two-year degree programs to fit your needs.
The Oregon Employment Department forecasts strong job growth for administrative assistants and office workers. Chemeketa offers in-class and online options to upgrade your skills and begin your career.
What will you learn?
Students in Office Administration & Technology learn professional office management and administrative skills. You will produce effective documents and coordinate processes essential to the success of your employer.
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What will you do?
You will develop the skills necessary to influence business office operations, manage office employees, and support supervisors as an executive assistant.
This degree option prepares you for office positions that focus on bookkeeping. You will receive basic manual and computerized bookkeeping training. You will also learn office skills provided in the Administrative Office Professional degree.
This degree prepares you for positions in medical offices. Because of the confidential nature of handling medical records in an office setting, a background check may be required for this program.
You will learn how to –
Create and proof medical and other business documents using office software and equipment
Follow professional business guidelines and standards
Store, retrieve, distribute and manage office information
Use computer, computation, communication and critical thinking to accomplish tasks, enter data and solve problems
This certificate prepares you for administrative support roles in law firms and government. You will acquire an understanding of concepts and terminology associated with the legal system, criminal law and juvenile justice, torts, consumer law, family law, individual rights/liberties, and contemporary issues.
This certificate is designed for individuals with prior administrative assistant experience who are seeking the necessary coursework and practical experience to work as legal administrative assistant.
Certificate admittance is granted only through program faculty approval.
