Administrative Support Careers

Much more is expected of today's administrative professionals. Technology and corporate restructuring have created jobs that are more rewarding and more skilled than ever before. In today's downsized and restructured businesses, everyone is called upon to do more. Administrative professionals have gladly accepted their share of increased responsibility. Job descriptions are expanding and new titles are being created, such as administrative coordinator, office administrator, administrative specialist, and information manager, to name a few. Southeast Technical will prepare students to effectively use technology, communication, and problem solving skills in ways that will enhance their career efforts. For administrative professionals who have a willingness to learn and grow and accept challenges, there is a world of opportunity waiting.

Major Offerings

Career Opportunities

• Administrative Assistant
• Office Specialist
• Office Assistant
• Receptionist

Job Placement

92% - view our tracking summary on Southeast Tech's Class of 2007

Program Highlights

• Acquire skills to become a productive member of an office team
• Learn how to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Use technology that parallels business and industry
• Prepare for a career in a medical, legal, or administrative office
• Work at your own pace in the Combined Courses Lab
• Study online or on campus with many different courses available
• Transfer within the administrative support programs
• Accepting enrollment in Fall or Spring semesters

Instructors

• Ramona Coron earned her AAS degree in Medical Secretarial Science from Anoka Ramsey Community College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and Office Administration from Winona State University. She has been with Southeast Technical since 1983. Contact Ramona at rcoron@southeastmn.edu.
• Lisa Laing completed the General Secretary program at Alexandria Area Vocational Institute and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Bemidji State University. She earned her Master of Science degree in Vocational Education from University of Wisconsin at Stout. She has taught at Southeast Technical since 1993. In 2007, Lisa received the MBEI Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator Award and the SEMBEI Minnesota Business Educator's Award. Contact Lisa at llaing@southeastmn.edu.