There is an ever-expanding range of responsibilities that administrative assistants now perform. Today, administrative assistants are performing multiple tasks previously done by managers or specialists within an organization. Those who are able to handle multitasking, while at the same time focusing on customer service and maintaining proper business protocol, are in high demand as administrative assistants.
The Office of Career Development at NBC is currently placing Administrative Assisting graduates with no experience at average annual salaries ranging from $24,100 to $27,300, and graduates with experience at annual salaries of $27,300 plus. Salaries can fluctuate greatly depending on your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
Administrative Assisting is one of the largest fields of employment in the U.S. and people working in this occupation hold positions in almost every industry. Organizations with the highest concentration of administrative assistants include corporate offices, government offices, legal and medical offices, and schools.
Northwestern Business College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Room 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. The Administrative Assisting program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. (ACBSP).
