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 Rather than performing a single specialized task, the daily responsibilities of office administrators change with the needs of the specific jobs and the employer. Whereas some office administrators spend their days filing or typing, others enter data at a computer terminal.
They can also be called upon to operate photocopiers, fax machines, and other office equipment; prepare mailings; proofread copies; and answer telephones and deliver messages. The specific duties assigned to an office administrator vary significantly, depending upon the type of office in which he or she works. An office administrator in a doctor's office, for example, would not perform the same tasks as an office administrator in a large financial institution or in the office of an auto parts wholesaler. Although they may sort checks, keep payroll records, take inventory, and access information, clerks also perform duties unique to their employer, such as organizing medications, making transparencies for a presentation, or filling orders received by fax machine.
Learn more about careers available in Office Administration
Programs in Office Administration are offered at Antelope High School, Cibola High School, Kofa High School, Parker High School, Salome High School, Vista High School, and Yuma High School.
Your high school Administrative Information Services program provides you with a solid base for several career paths, depending on your career goals. Talk with your high school vocational instructor for the specific classes you should take to best prepare you for your future.
AWC offers several options for your career path including certificate programs, two-year career degrees, and two-year transfer degrees for students planning to pursue a four-year degree. Some programs you might consider include:
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