Office Administration

The Office Administration program plays a pivotal role in Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s mission in Caldwell and Watauga counties by:

• providing effective and affordable instruction in office administration courses
• offering educational opportunities to all who enter “the open door” to improve the educational well-being of individuals and the community.

The mission of the Office Administration program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute includes—but is not limited to—the following goals:

• to deliver consistently high-quality instruction
• to provide high-quality office administration courses
• to provide opportunities for students to receive an A.A.S. degree or a diploma in office administration
• to provide quality instruction in all related courses required in the programs
• to provide general interest courses and other instructional services for students

The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. The program equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic, computerized workplace. Emphasis is placed on non-technical as well as technical skills.

Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government, and industry. Job classifications range from entry-level to supervisor positions to middle management.

CCC&TI offers several different educational programs in this area:

• Associate Degree (A.A.S.)
• Diploma
• Certificate: Receptionist
• Certificate: Word processing Clerk

Admission Information

Admission Requirements for the Office Administration program:

• Admission Requirements

Program Information

Emphasis is placed on:

• analysis and coordination of office duties and systems
• develop proficiency in the use of integrated software
• oral and written communication
• support topics

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The Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook states "Employment of office and administrative support occupations is projected to grow 2 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations, which will result in about 466,500 new jobs. " (Visited 2016).

To learn more information about employment outlook and work environment in the Office Administration field, visit CCC&TI's Career Coach site for the following programs:

AAS: Office Administration

Diploma: Office Administration

Certificate: Receptionist

Certificate: Word Processing Clerk